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NHL – Red Wings Edge Hurricanes
The Detroit Red Wings scored twice in the third period, and earned a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over the Carolina Hurricanes last night. Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk each had a goal and an assist. Jimmy Howard made 30 saves. The Wings skate at Montreal tomorrow evening. Face-off is at 7:30 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY.
Ottawa also won last night, so Detroit remains two points ahead of the Senators in the race for the final Eastern Conference Wild Card playoff position. Each team has two games remaining. Any combination of two points won by Detroit, or lost by Ottawa, will clinch the Wings’ 24th consecutive playoff appearance.
MLB
The Detroit Tigers had yesterday off, and host the Twins again this afternoon. Anibal Sanchez will start against Ricky Nolasco. Hear the first pitch at 1:08 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY.
It’s looking more and more as if Justin Verlander will not be ready to start against Cleveland on Sunday. Verlander has been sidelined with a strained triceps muscle. The Tigers have not placed him on the disabled list, but starter Kyle Lobstein was not introduced at Media Day with the Toledo Hudhens yesterday. The ‘Hens have one extra player on their roster – a situation they must resolve by tomorrow. Lobstein would be the most likely fill-in if Verlander isn’t ready.
The Milwaukee Brewers fell to the Colorado Rockies 5-2 last night. Matt Garza took the loss, after giving up four runs on eight hits over five innings. The Brewers wrap up their series against the Rockies in Milwaukee tonight. Wily Peralta will start against Eddie Butler.
Ryan Braun missed last night’s game, after suffering a rib cage strain while making a catch in Monday’s loss. An MRI revealed no serious damage, and he’s considered “day-to-day.” Braun spent two weeks on teh disabled list with a similar injury early last season.
NBA – Pistons Host Celtics
The Detroit Pistons host the Celtics tonight. Tip-off is at 7:00 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY.
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