UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM) – Steven Gonsalves allowed one hit with four strikeouts over six innings as the visiting Minnesota Twins swept the Tigers yesterday, 8-2. Detroit opens a four-game series against the visiting Kansas City Royals this evening. Coverage with Dan Dickerson and Jim Price begins at 6:45 PM on 99 7 and 1450 WHTC.
Robbie Ray and three relievers teamed on a one-hit shutout, striking out 10, as the Arizona Diamondbacks blanked the visiting Cubs last night, 9-0. Chicago returns home but stays on the road tomorrow afternoon when it starts a three-game series on the South Side versus the White Sox.
The Pale Hose have one more game in Cleveland this evening before returning to Guaranteed Rate Field after falling to the Indians last night at Progressive Field, 4-1, on Jason Kipnis’ grand slam home run in the bottom of the ninth inning.
***
In NHL preseason action last night, the Red Wings defeated the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins in overtime, 3-2. This evening, Detroit entertains the Chicago Blackhawks at Little Caesars Arena.
