Grossman’s Walk-Off Homer Lifts Tigers – Saturday Sports Wrap

NBA

In the NBA tournament last night…
• The Hawks got past the Knicks 105-94. Atlanta leads that opening-round series 2-1.
• The Celtics outscored the Nets 125-119. Brooklyn is up 2-1 in that set.
• The Clippers downed the Mavericks 118-108. Dallas leads that series 2-1.

Today…
• The Heat host the Bucks. Milwaukee leads that series 3-0.
• The Trail Blazers welcome the Nuggets. Denver leads that series 2-1.
• The Wizards welcome the 76ers. Philadelphia leads that series 2-0.
• The Grizzlies host the Jazz. That set is tied 1-1.

NHL

In the NHL playoffs last evening…
• The Golden Knights dispatched the Wild 6-2. Vegas wins that series 4-3.

Tonight…
• The Canadiens host the Maple Leafs. Toronto leads that opening-round series 3-2.
• The Bruins welcome the Islanders for the opening game of their second-round series.

MLB

Robbie Grossman’s two-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning gave the Detroit Tigers a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over the New York Yankees last night. Grossman’s shot off former Tiger Justin Wilson came after New York had scored once in the top of the 10th. Bryan Garcia, who gave up that run, wound up as the winning pitcher. Starter Casey Mize gave up five hits and one run over five innings, and struck out seven. Kyle Funkhouser, José Cisnero, Michael Fulmer and Gregory Soto each contributed a scoreless inning of relief.

The Tigers host the Yankees again this afternoon. Spencer Turnbull will start against Deivi Garcia. Coverage begins at 3:50 on 99.3 The Lift.

Detroit center fielder Victor Reyes was scratched before last night’s game with tightness in a pectoral muscle. He’ll be evaluated today.

Pitcher José Ureña may miss his next start. He left Wednesday’s game after feeling discomfort near his right wrist. It’s been diagnosed as a lower right forearm strain, and is not considered serious.

The Milwaukee Brewers and Washington Nationals were rained out in the nation’s capital last night. They’ll make that game up as part of a day-night doubleheader today. Freddy Peralta will start for Milwaukee in the first game, and Brett Anderson will open the nightcap. Washington has not confirmed its starters.

Our high school softball playoff coverage begins Tuesday afternoon at 3:40. Baraga will face Lake Linden-Hubbell in the first game, and L’Anse will take on Hancock in the second. Hear them both on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.

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