UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, May 6, 2024) – Juan Soto’s three-run double in the seventh inning broke a 2-2 tie and powered the New York Yankees past the visiting Tigers yesterday, 5-2, in a game halted by rain after seven and a half innings. Detroit opens a three-game series in Cleveland against the Guardians this evening, with coverage led by Dan Dickerson at 5:45 PM on 99 7/1450 WHTC.
Javier Assad and two relievers teamed on a five-hit, nine-strikeout shutout, as the Cubs blanked the visiting Milwaukee Brewers yesterday, 5-0. Chicago opens a three-game series against the visiting San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field this evening.
Eloy Jimenez’ solo homer snapped a 1-1 tie and sparked a four-run seventh as the White Sox topped the Cardinals in St. Louis yesterday, 5-1. Chicago opens a three-game series in St. Petersburg against the Tampa Bay Rays this evening.
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Two-run doubles by Cole Turney and Izaac Pacheco in the first inning ignited the Whitecaps to an 8-6 triumph over the Dragons in Dayton yesterday. West Michigan opens a six-game, week-long series against the visiting Fort Wayne TinCaps at LMCU Ballpark in Comstock Park tomorrow evening.
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Jonatan Berggren’s goal five minutes into the third period proved to be decisive as the Griffins advance in the AHL Playoffs by winning in Rockford over the IceHogs last night, 4-2. Grand Rapids takes the Central Division semifinals, three games to one, and await the winner of the Texas versus Milwaukee series, which currently stands at two games to none in favor of the Stars, but the Admirals are slated to host the next three games, beginning on Wednesday evening.
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The Rise clinched a Pro Volleyball Federation playoff berth yesterday by defeating the visiting San Diego Mojo in straight sets, thanks in part to 13 kills by Emiliya Dimitrova. Grand Rapids concludes regular season play by hosting the Omaha Supernovas at Van Andel Arena next Sunday evening.
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Jake Bates’ 42-yard field goal as time expired gave the Panthers a 28-27 United Football League victory over the visiting Arlington Renegades at Ford Field in Detroit yesterday. Michigan meets the DC Defenders in Washington on Saturday afternoon.
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