UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 19, 2023) – The Tigers split a doubleheader in Cleveland last night. Tarak Skubal allowed three hits with seven strikeouts over six innings as Detroit won the opener, 4-2. Will Brennan singled home two runs in a four-run eighth inning rally as the Guardians captured the nightcap, 4-1. The series at Progressive Field continues this evening, with coverage led by Dan Dickerson at 6:45 PM on 99 7/1450 WHTC.
Bobby Witt Jr.’s two-run homer in the sixth inning powered the visiting Kansas City Royals past the Cubs yesterday, 4-3. The series at Wrigley Field in Chicago continues this afternoon.
Peter Lambert scattered four hits with five strikeouts over seven innings as the Colorado Rockies routed the visiting Chicago White Sox in Denver last night, 14-1. The series at Coors Field continues this evening.
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Christian Franklin’s solo homer in the ninth inning proved to be decisive as the visiting South Bend Cubs held off the West Michigan Whitecaps in suburban Grand Rapids last night, 6-5. The series at LMCU Ballpark in Comstock Park continues this evening.
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NFL preseason action on Saturday finds the Lions hosting the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ford Field in Detroit, with coverage led by Dan Miller and Lomas Brown at 12 Noon on The Lakeshore’s 92 7 The Van, while the Chicago Bears take on the Colts in an evening contest at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.





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