UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM) – Ronny Rodriguez hit a two-run homer, while Mikie Mahtook and JaCoby Jones each had a solo blast, all coming in a six-run fourth inning as the Tigers cruised past the White Sox in Chicago last night, 10-2. Both teams have today off before returning to action tomorrow evening, with the Pale Hose welcoming the Los Angeles Angels to Guaranteed Rate Field, while Detroit is home to the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park.
Ben Zobrist had three hits and drove in two runs to lead a balanced Cubs’ attack in a 6-4 victory over the Brewers in Milwaukee last night. Chicago opens a four-game series in Washington versus the Nationals this evening.
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Brad Bass scattered six hits with seven strikeouts over seven innings, while Chris Proctor’s three-run double in the sixth inning sealed the Whitecaps’ 6-0 triumph over the visiting Great Lakes Loons in Midwest League playoff action at Fifth Third Ballpark last night. West Michigan leads the best-of-three Eastern Division semifinal series, one game to none, with game two at Dow Diamond in Midland this evening.