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MLB
The Detroit Tigers broke their five-game losing streak last night with a 4-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. With temperatures in the mid-30s, Francisco Liriano gave up two runs over five innings, and struck out seven. Victor Martinez had three hits, including a two-run homer.
Because of predicted bad weather in Detroit tonight, this evening’s Tigers-Orioles contest has been moved up to this afternoon. Matthew Boyd will start against Kevin Gausman. Pregame coverage will begin at 12:45 on 99.3 The Lift.
Tigers’ first baseman Miguel Cabrera left last night’s game in the ninth inning with tightness in his lower back. Manager Ron Gardenhire described the move as “precautionary,” and Cabrera is expected to be in the lineup this afternoon.
Detroit pitching coach Chris Bosio is back with the team, after spending time recuperating from a health issue.
The Milwaukee Brewers shut out the Cincinnati Reds 2-0 last night. Junior Guerra gave up just one hit while pitching into the sixth inning. Dan Jennings earned the win in relief, when Marcus Thames homered in the bottom of the sixth. Josh Hader pitched the eighth and ninth, and got the save.
The Brewers conclude that set against the Reds this afternoon. Zach Davies will pitch against Tyler Mahle. Outfielder Christian Yelich is expected to return to the Milwaukee lineup, after missing time with an oblique injury. Reliever Jorge Lopez has been sent back to Colorado Springs to make room on the roster.
NHL
In NHL playoff action last night…
– Las Vegas became the first team to advance to the second round, with a 1-0 victory over Los Angeles. The Golden Knights swept that series 4-0.
– Washington edged Columbus 3-2 in double overtime. The Blue Jackets lead that series 2-1.
– Winnipeg blanked Minnesota 2-0. The Jets are up 3-1 in that series.
Tonight…
– Pittsburgh skates at Philadelphia. The Penguins lead that set 2-1.
– Tampa Bay visits New Jersey. The Lightning are up 2-1 in that series.
– Nashville skates at Colorado. The Predators lead that series 2-1.
– Anaheim visits San Jose. The Sharks lead that set 3-0.
The Detroit Red Wings have begun their coaching staff makeover by cutting ties with assistant coach John Torchetti. Torchetti had worked with the team’s forwards, and was in charge of the power play, which ranked just 24th in the league this season.
NBA
In the NBA playoffs last night…
– Toronto downed Washington 130-119. The Raptors lead that series 2-0.
– Boston defeated Milwaukee 120-106. The Celtics are up 2-0 in that series.
– New Orleans beat Portland 111-102. The Pelicans lead that set 2-0.
Tonight…
– Indiana plays at Cleveland. The Pacers lead that series 1-0.
– Utah visits Oklahoma City. The Thunder lead that set 1-0.
– Minnesota tips off at Houston. The Rockets hold a 1-0 lead in that series.
Sisu Shuffle
The annual Sisu Shuffle will begin at 11:00 Saturday morning at U.P. Health System-Portage’s Hancock campus. The shuffle is a fun, family-oriented 5k run/walk. There is no charge, but registration is required. Registered participants are eligible to win prizes, including a bicycle. You can sign up on-site beginning at 10:30 Saturday morning, or you can register online in advance here.
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