Justin Upton’s two-run double capped a three-run eighth inning, and Ian Kinsler slugged a two-run homer the following frame, as the Tigers completed their first-ever four-game series sweep at Tropicana Field by rallying past the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, 5-1. Detroit opens a three-game set in Cleveland against the Indians on Monday night, sending Daniel Norris to the mound. Coverage with Dan Dickerson and Jim Price starts at 6:45 PM on 1450 WHTC.
Wilmer Flores went six-for-six at the plate, with two homers and four RBI, as the New York Mets completed a four-game series sweep of the visiting Cubs with Sunday’s 14-3 laugher at Citi Field. Chicago now returns home to begin a three-game set versus the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on Monday afternoon with Kyle Hendricks taking the hill.
Jose Quintana and two relievers teamed on a three-hitter, striking out eight in the process, as the White Sox won at Houston on Sunday 4-1. Chicago returns home to welcome the New York Yankees to US Cellular Field on Monday afternoon for the opener of a three-game series with James Shields getting the ball for the Pale Hose.
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The Whitecaps’ scheduled Sunday game in Dayton was rained out, so that contest will be made up during one of the Dragons’ two trips to Fifth Third Ballpark in August. West Michigan kicks off a four-game series versus the visiting Great Lakes Loons in Comstock Park on Monday evening.
