UNDATED (WHTC) – Solo homers by Ian Kinsler and Miguel Cabrera in the fifth inning off of James Shields powered the visiting Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the White Sox last night in a game shortened to seven innings due to rain. The series at US Cellular Field continues this evening with Michael Fulmer on the mound for Detroit against one-time Tiger and Whitecap Jacob Turner of Chicago. Hear the contest with Dan Dickerson and Jim Price at 7:45 PM on 1450 WHTC.
The Cubs, who had last night off, return to action this evening with the opener of a three-game series in Pittsburgh against the Pirates. Jason Hammel starts for Chicago at PNC Park.
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Franklin Navarro had a pair of RBI singles, including one in a four-run Whitecap third inning, and West Michigan held off Peoria to score a 6-4 triumph over the visiting Chiefs last night. The series at Fifth Third Ballpark concludes this evening.