UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM) – Nick Allen’s sacrifice fly in the top of the 12th inning plated the decisive run as the visiting Beloit Snappers edged the Whitecaps at Fifth Third Ballpark last night, 3-2. Idle this evening, West Michigan opens up a three-game series in suburban Chicago versus the Kane County Cougars tomorrow night, with broadcast time at 7:20 PM on 99 7 and 1450 WHTC.
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Major League Baseball stages its annual All-Star Game in Washington this evening. Jose Abreu of the White Sox starts at first base for the American League, with the Tigers’ Joe Jimenez in the bullpen. The Cubs are represented on the National League squad by catcher Willson Contreras and second baseman Javier Baez in the starting lineup, while Jon Lester will attend but not perform since he pitched for Chicago on Sunday.
