UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, May 13, 2024) – Justin Verlander tossed seven innings of two-hit, eight-strikeout, shutout pitching, leading his visiting Houston Astros past the Tigers yesterday, 9-3. Detroit opens a three-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins at Comerica Park this evening, with coverage led by Dan Dickerson at 6:15 PM on 99 7/1450 WHTC.
Saturday’s hero became Sunday’s goat, as Yasmani Grandal’s passed ball allowed the Cubs to score what proved to be the decisive tally in a three-run 10th inning, with the Bruins holding on to outlast the Pirates in Pittsburgh yesterday, 5-4. Chicago opens a three-game series in Atlanta against the Braves this evening.
Logan Allen and three relievers teamed on a six-hit, five-strikeout shutout, as the visiting Cleveland Guardians whitewashed the White Sox yesterday, 7-0. Chicago opens a three-game series against the visiting Washington Nationals at Guaranteed Rate Field this evening.
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Colton Vincent’s sacrifice fly in the 10th inning plated the winning run as the visiting Fort Wayne TinCaps edged the Whitecaps at LMCU Ballpark in Comstock Park yesterday, 7-6. West Michigan opens a two-week-long, 12-game road trip tomorrow afternoon with the opener of a six-game set in Peoria against the Chiefs.
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In the AHL Playoffs last night, Milwaukee topped visiting Texas, 5-3, to advance to the Central Division Finals. The Admirals will now host the Grand Rapids Griffins in game one of the best-of-five set on Wednesday evening.
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Claire Chaussee had 20 kills as the Rise topped the visiting Omaha Supernovas in five sets during the home finale at Van Andel Arena last night. Grand Rapids faces the Atlanta Vibe in a Pro Volleyball Federation semifinal in Omaha on Wednesday evening.
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Brian Lewerke and Wes Hill each ran for a touchdown, while Jake Bates booted three field goals, as the Panthers beat the DC Defenders in United Football League action at Washington yesterday, 22-9. Michigan has its home finale against the Memphis Showboats at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday.
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