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Tigers Can’t Support Price
David Price gave up one unearned run on one hit over eight innings yesterday… and he and the Tigers lost to the Rays 1-0. After allowing an rbi triple to Brandon Guyer in the first inning, Price retired the final 23 batters he faced. Unfortunately, Detroit batters could only muster four hits. Twice they moved a runner to third base, but couldn’t score.
The Tigers open a series at Minnesota tonight. Robbie Ray will start against Tommy Milone. Hear the first pitch at 8:10 on FM 99.3 and AM 1400, WCCY.
The Royals had the day off, so Detroit now trails Kansas City by a game-and-a-half in the American League Central Division.
Justin Verlander remains on track to start the second game of tomorrow’s day-night doubleheader at Minnesota. Verlander missed his last turn in the rotation because of shoulder inflammation, but says he’s feeling better. Buck Farmer will come up from Toledo to pitch the opener.
Sexual assault charges against Tigers’ minor-league pitcher Evan Reed have been dismissed. Reed was accused of raping a woman he met at a Detroit casino this spring. The judge noted a lack of evidence and several inconsistencies in the woman’s story when he dismissed the charges.
Brewers Prep for Pirates
The Brewers had yesterday off, and host the Pirates tonight. Yovani Gallardo will start against Jeff Locke.
The Cardinals were also off yesterday, so Milwaukee’s lead in the National League Central Division remains at a game-and-a-half.
Stanton Draws First Blood In Twilight League Finals
The Stanton Wildcats upended regular-season champion BlueSky Health 11-9 in the first game of the Twilight League championship series last night. Each team scored a lot of runs early – the score was tied at seven after three innings. Stanton put the game away with three runs in the fifth. Daron Durocher had three hits and drove in two runs for the Wildcats. He was also the winning pitcher. Brian Juopperi had three hits for BlueSky, and Jason Koski hit a two-run homer. Game two will be played tonight at 6:00 at the Dollar Bay field. If necessary, game three will be played in Dollar Bay tomorrow.
High School Volleyball Season Opens Tomorrow
The high school volleyball season begins tomorrow.
– Calumet and Hancock play at the Kingsford Invitational.
– Houghton plays at the Sault Ste. Marie Invitational.
– L’Anse, Lake Linden-Hubbell, and Baraga travel to the West Iron County Invitational.
Lions Host Jaguars; Pack Welcomes Raiders
The Detroit Lions host the Jacksonville Jaguars in their third exhibition game of the season tonight. Receiver Calvin Johnson is expected to see his first action of the preseason, as he continues his recovery from knee and finger surgery. Defensive end Ziggy Ansah may also be ready to play. He’s working his way back from shoulder surgery.
The Packers host the Raiders tonight.
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