UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 25, 2023) – Weather played havoc with the scheduled opening night of high school football on Thursday along the Lakeshore, with only two games completed, as Holland Christian defeated Holland, 42-6, and West Ottawa lost to Grand Ledge, 37-30. The Stevensville Lakeshore at Zeeland West game was suspended, with the contest to be resumed at 11 AM today, while the Williamston at Zeeland East contest will be played this evening. The Buchanan at Saugatuck game is set for 4 PM today, with coverage at 3:40 PM on The Lakeshore’s 92 7 The Van. Hamilton’s game with Plainwell has been moved northwest on M-89 to Hamilton High School, with a 4 PM kickoff, while the Fennville at Our Lady of the Lake 8-man match is tomorrow evening in St. Joseph.
Next Thursday evening at 6:40 PM, hear the Cedar Springs at Zeeland West game on 99 7/1450 WHTC, or the Lakeview at Saugatuck contest on The Lakeshore’s 92 7 The Van.
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Idle last night, the Tigers host the Houston Astros this evening to begin a three-game series at Comerica Park in Detroit, with coverage led by Dan Dickerson at 6:15 PM on 99 7/1450 WHTC.
Ian Happ’s two-run single in the 10th inning gave the Chicago Cubs a 5-4 triumph over the Pirates in Pittsburgh last night. The series at PNC Park continues this evening.
Zack Gelof’s two-run homer in the seventh inning broke a 5-5 tie and powered the visiting Oakland Athletics past the White Sox last night, 8-5. The series at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago continues this evening.
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RJ Yaeger’s RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning enabled the Peoria Chiefs to edge the visiting West Michigan Whitecaps last night, 4-3. The series at Dozer Park continues this evening.
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The Lions have their final tuneup for the regular season tonight when Detroit faces the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, with coverage led by Dan Miller and Lomas Brown at 7 PM on The Lakeshore’s 92 7 The Van.
