UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM) – Jed Lowrie’s grand slam home run off of Alex Wilson in the eighth inning enabled the visiting Oakland Athletics to rally past the Detroit Tigers last night, 9-8. The series at Comerica Park concludes this afternoon. Coverage with Dan Dickerson and Jim Price begins at 12:45 PM on 1450 WHTC and the new 99.7 FM.
Mike Montgomery and three relievers allowed one hit with 11 strikeouts in pitching the Chicago Cubs past the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg last night, 2-1. The series at Tropicana Field concludes this evening.
Collin McHugh and four relievers teamed to give up six hits with 14 strikeouts as the Houston Astros downed the visiting Chicago White Sox last night, 3-1. The series at Minute Maid Field continues this evening.
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NHL pre-season play last night saw the Detroit Red Wings lose to the Bruins in Boston, 4-2, and the Chicago Blackhawks defeat the Blue Jackets in Columbus, 5-2. This evening, the Red Wings face the Penguins in Pittsburgh.
