UNDATED (WHTC) – Justin Upton’s second-inning solo homer was all the offense the Tigers would need in a 1-0 victory over visiting Minnesota last night. Matt Boyd and three relivers teamed on a three-hit shutout for Detroit, who entertains the Twins again this evening with Anibal Sanchez on the mound for the Bengals. Coverage with Dan Dickerson and Jim Price from Comerica Park begins at 6:45 PM on 1450 WHTC.
Anthony Rizzo’s three-run homer in the third inning was enough for the Cubs to down the visiting New York Mets last night, 5-1. The series at Wrigley Field continues this evening with Jake Arrieta getting the start for Chicago.
Adam Lind’s three-run homer capped a four-run ninth inning for Seattle against David Robertson as the Mariners rallied past the visiting White Sox last night, 4-3. The series at Safeco Field continues this evening with Jose Quintana pitching for Chicago.
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Alex Jackson’s two-run single broke a 1-1 tie in the fifth inning, enabling the Clinton Lumber Kings to sweep the visiting Whitecaps out of Ashford University Field yesterday, 3-2. West Michigan returns home to welcome the Peoria Chiefs to Fifth Third Ballpark tomorrow evening. Hear that game on 1450 WHTC, beginning at 6:50 PM.