UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM) – Cold weather conditions prevented the Tigers from concluding their three-game series with the visiting Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park yesterday. The game will be made up as the matinee half of a day-night doubleheader on April 20th. Detroit now begins a three-game series in Chicago versus the White Sox this afternoon, with coverage from Dan Dickerson and Jim Price beginning at 3:45 PM on 1450 WHTC and the New 99.7 FM.
The Pale Hose come home for their Guaranteed Rate Field opener off of a 4-3 victory in Toronto over the Blue Jays last night, thanks to Jose Abreu’s solo homer in the eighth inning that broke a 3-3 tie.
Idle yesterday, the Chicago Cubs open up a four-game series in Milwaukee versus the Brewers this evening.
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Duncan Keith’s goal with nine seconds left in regulation lifted the Blackhawks to a 4-3 triumph over the Blues in St. Louis last night. The two teams have a rematch at the United Center in Chicago tomorrow evening.
The Detroit Red Wings welcome the Montreal Canadiens to Little Caesars Arena tonight.
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JJ Redick had 25 points as the visiting Philadelphia 76ers eliminated the Pistons from playoff consideration with a 115-108 victory last night. Detroit hosts the Dallas Mavericks at Little Caesars Arena tomorrow evening.
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The West Michigan Whitecaps are scheduled to begin their Midwest League season tonight with the opener of a two-game series versus the South Bend Cubs at Fifth Third Ballpark.
