UNDATED (WHTC) - Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder stroked back-to-back RBI singles in the eighth inning to break a 1-1 tie, and the Tigers went on to win at Kansas City last night, 3-1. Detroit goes for the series sweep of the Royals in Kauffman Stadium this evening, with broadcast time on 1450 WHTC at 7:45 PM.

Hanley Ramirez’ three-run homer in the eighth inning broke a 2-2 tie, and Miami went on to defeat the visiting Cubs last night, 5-2. The series at Marlins Park continues this evening.

Nolan Reimold and JJ Hardy hit back-to-back homers in the sixth inning to break, which provided all of visiting Baltimore’s offense in a 3-2 victory over the White Sox last night. The series at US Cellular Field in Chicago continues this evening.

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Tommy Collier and two relievers teamed on a four-hitter, as they pitched the Whitecaps to a 5-2 triumph at Lake County last night. West Michigan goes for the series sweep of the Captains at Classic Park in suburban Cleveland this evening.

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Pekka Rinne stopped 40 shots to lead visiting Nashville to a 3-1 decision over the Red Wings last night. The Predators lead the playoff series, three games to one, and can eliminate Detroit with a victory at home on Friday evening.

Mikkel Boedker’s goal at the 13:15 mark of overtime lifted visiting Phoenix past the Blackhawks last night, 3-2. The Coyotes lead the playoff series, two games to one, with game four at the United Center in Chicago tomorrow evening.

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Brandon Knight tossed in 28 points as the Pistons romped past visiting Cleveland last night, 116-77. NBA play this evening finds Detroit in Atlanta and the Chicago Bulls traveling to Charlotte.