UNDATED (WHTC) – Coco Crisp and Roberto Perez each homered and drove in two runs as the visiting Cleveland Indians clinched the AL Central title with a 7-4 victory over the Tigers last night. The series at Comerica Park continues this evening with Justin Verlander on the mound for Detroit. Coverage with Dan Dickerson and Jim Price begins at 6:45 PM on 1450 WHTC.
Javier Baez cracked a grand slam and had six RBI on the night as the Cubs won in Pittsburgh over the Pirates last night, 12-2. The series at PNC Park continues this evening with John Lackey starting for Chicago.
Justin Morneau homered and drove in three runs as the White Sox downed the visiting Tampa Bay Rays last night, 7-1. The series at US Cellular Field continues this evening with Chris Sale pitching for Chicago.
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The pre-season starts for the Detroit Red Wings tonight as the Pittsburgh Penguins come to Joe Louis Arena.