UNDATED (WHTC) – Lance McCullers Junior and four relievers combined on a four-hitter, striking out eight, as the Houston Astros defeated the visiting Detroit Tigers last night, 6-2. The series at Minute Maid Park continues this evening, with coverage from Dan Dickerson and Jim Price beginning at 7:45 PM on 1450 WHTC and the new 99.7 FM.
Homers by Kyle Schwarber, Jason Heyward and Anthony Rizzo powered the Chicago Cubs past the visiting San Francisco Giants last night, 4-1. The series at Wrigley Field continues this evening.
Jake Lamb’s two-run homer capped a three-run first inning for Arizona, and the Diamondbacks went on to hold off the visiting Chicago White Sox last night, 5-4. The series at Chase Field in Phoenix concludes this afternoon.
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For the second straight Tuesday night, Blaise Salter’s 10th-inning single won a game for the Whitecaps, as West Michigan edged the visiting Fort Wayne Tincaps, 2-1. The series at Fifth Third Ballpark continues with a late-morning matinee.
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Game three of the AHL Calder Cup Western Conference Finals is this evening at Van Andel Arena, where the Grand Rapids Griffins host the San Jose Barracuda. The best-of-seven series is tied at a game apiece.
