UNDATED (WHTC) – The Tigers look to avenge being swept at home by visiting Cleveland nine days ago when they begin a three-game series against the Indians at Progressive Field this evening. Justin Verlander, whose engagement to model Kate Upton, niece of Congressman Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph), was announced to the world yesterday, takes the mound for Detroit. Coverage with Dan Dickerson and Jim Price is at 5:45 PM on 1450 WHTC.
David Ross and Ben Zobrist each drove in two runs as the Cubs beat the Pirates in Pittsburgh last night, 7-2. The series at PNC Park continues this evening with Jake Arrieta starting for Chicago.
The White Sox, idle last night, open up a three-game series versus the visiting Boston Red Sox at US Cellular Field this evening. Jose Quintana gets the pitching call for Chicago.
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A two-run triple by Trace Loehr in the top of the ninth inning enabled visiting Beloit to defeat the Whitecaps last night, 4-2. West Michigan hosts the Snappers again at Fifth Third Ballpark this evening.