UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, June 16, 2023) – Javier Baez’ two-run triple tied the game in the fifth inning, and Eric Haase’s grounder a batter later plated the shortstop with the decisive tally, as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis last night, 8-4. The series at Target Field continues this evening, with coverage led by Dan Dickerson at 7:45 PM on 99 7/1450 WHTC.
Cody Bellinger’s RBI double broke a 2-2 tie in a five-run fifth inning as the Cubs downed the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates last night, 7-2. Chicago hosts the Baltimore Orioles this afternoon to begin a three-game series at Wrigley Field.
Freddy Freeman’s RBI single in the bottom of the 11th inning enabled the Los Angeles Dodgers to outlast the visiting White Sox last night, 5-4. Chicago faces the Mariners in Seattle this evening to begin a three-game series at T-Mobile Park.
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Brady Allen and Roberto Campos each drove in three runs, while Trey Melton allowed three hits with seven strikeouts over five innings, as the West Michigan Whitecaps blanked the Lake County Captains in suburban Cleveland last night, 11-0. It was slated to be the first game of a twi-night doubleheader, but the second game was postponed by rain, so it will be made up tomorrow evening as part of another scheduled twin bill. The series at Classic Park in Eastlake continues with a single contest this evening.
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After yesterday’s first round of the Meijer LPGA Classic in suburban Grand Rapids, defending champion Jennifer Kupcho and four others – Ayaka Furue, Frida Kinhult, Cheyenne Knight and Lindsey Weaver-Wright – share a one-stroke lead at six under par. Second-round action at the Blythefield Country Club in Belmont is slated for today.
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