UNDATED (WHTC) – Justin Upton hit a three-run homer in the first inning and Michael Fulmer pitched seven frames of three-hit, seven-strikeout baseball as the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim last night, 7-1. The four-game weekend series at Angel Stadium continues this evening, with coverage from Dan Dickerson and Jim Price starting at 9:40 PM on 1450 WHTC and the new 99.7 FM.
The Chicago Cubs, idle on Thursday, return to action this evening with the opener of a three-game weekend series in St. Louis versus the Cardinals.
Eduardo Escobar’s three-run homer capped a four-run Minnesota first inning off of Derek Holland, and the visiting Twins held off the White Sox the rest of the way last night, 7-6. Chicago entertains the San Diego Padres at Guaranteed Rate Field this evening in the opener of a three-game weekend series.
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Austin Athmann’s three-run homer capped a six-run fifth inning for the Whitecaps last night as West Michigan went on to defeat the Bees in Burlington, 10-3. The three-game series at Community Field continues this evening.
