UNDATED (WHTC) – Shortly after dealing outfielder JD Martinez to the Arizona Diamondbacks for three prospects, the Tigers topped the Royals in Kansas City last night, 9-3. Nicholas Castellanos hit two homers and drove in five runs for Detroit. The series at Kauffman Stadium continues this evening. Coverage with Dan Dickerson and Jim Price begins at 7:50 PM on 1450 WHTC and the new 99.7 FM.
Willson Contreras’ three-run homer capped a four-run third inning as the Cubs downed the Braves in Atlanta last night, 5-1. Chicago goes for the series sweep at SunTrust Park this afternoon.
Clayton Kershaw allowed seven hits with seven strikeouts in seven innings as he pitched the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers past the White Sox last night, 1-0. After the game, Chicago dealt infielder Todd Frazier, along with relievers David Robertson and Tommy Kahnle, to the New York Yankees for reliever Tyler Clippard and three prospects. The series at Guaranteed Rate field concludes this evening.
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Idle last night, the West Michigan Whitecaps open up a road trip into Wisconsin this evening with the first of three games in Beloit versus the Snappers.
