MLB – Major League Baseball
Last Night
Detroit Tigers 4, Cleveland Guardians 2
New York Yankees 5, Chicago White Sox 3
New York Mets 8, Chicago Cubs 5
Tigers 4, Guardians 2 – Tigers beat Guardians 4-2 to end 8-game skid and move back into tie for AL Central lead
Jahmai Jones led off the game with a home run and the Detroit Tigers snapped an eight-game losing streak, beating Cleveland 4-2 on Thursday night to move back into a tie with the Guardians for the AL Central lead. Detroit and Cleveland are 86-73 with three games left to play. The Guardians hold the tiebreaker after going 8-5 in the season series. The Tigers head to Boston, where the Red Sox have a one-game lead for the AL’s second wild card. The Guardians will host Texas, which has lost nine of 10. Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also homered off Cleveland starter Parker Messick (3-1). Brant Hurter (4-3) got the win, and Will Vest picked up his 22nd save in 29 opportunities.
Yankees 5, White Sox 3 – Yankees beat White Sox 5-3 behind Stanton and Rodón to stay tied with Toronto
Giancarlo Stanton grounded a go-ahead, three-run double and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 to remain tied with Toronto atop the AL East going into the final three games of the regular season. Carlos Rodón pitched six steady innings for his 18th win and Austin Wells added an RBI double off the right-center fence in the seventh as the playoff-bound Yankees finished a three-game sweep to move a season-high 23 games above .500. New York, which has won five straight and eight of nine, is assured home-field advantage in the Wild Card Series if it can’t edge the Blue Jays for the division title. The teams share the best record in the American League at 91-68. Toronto holds the head-to-head tiebreaker.
Mets 8, Cubs 5 – Lindor homers to join 30-30 club as Mets beat Cubs 8-5 to remain in playoff position
Francisco Lindor homered to reach the 30-30 milestone for the second time, Brett Baty went deep and the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 8-5 to remain in position for the final National League wild card. The Mets built a six-run lead and withstood a shaky outing by rookie Nolan McLean. They remained a game ahead of Cincinnati in the playoff race, with the Reds beating Pittsburgh 2-1. Chicago’s Shota Imanaga got tagged for a season-high eight runs in 5 2/3 innings. Seiya Suzuki homered twice and Dansby Swanson also connected for the Cubs, who have lost six of seven.
Today
St. Louis (Mikolas 8-10) at Chicago Cubs (TBD), 2:20 p.m.
Chicago White Sox (Gómez 3-3) at Washington (Cavalli 3-1), 6:45 p.m.
Detroit (Mize 14-6) at Boston (Harrison 1-1), 7:10 p.m. Cosy Classic Hits 103.7 6:45p
MLB – Tigers and Guardians tied atop AL Central with 3 games left
The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians are both 86-73 and tied atop the American League’s Central Division with three games remaining. The last time the division was remotely close after 159 games was in 2014, when the Tigers had a two-game lead on the Kansas City Royals. The last time the AL Central was tied at this point was 2006 when the Tigers and Minnesota Twins had 95-64 records. The Tigers snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over Cleveland on Thursday night and go into Boston in control of their own destiny. Even though the Guardians were unable to sweep the Tigers for the second time in less than two weeks, they still got what they wanted by taking two out of three games. Cleveland hosts Texas beginning Friday.
MLB – Umps take Tyler Gilbert’s glove after Sox reliever gets checked for sticky stuff
Tyler Gilbert’s glove was taken away by umpires who found it too sticky when the Chicago White Sox reliever entered Thursday night’s game against the New York Yankees. With the White Sox leading 3-1 in the fifth inning, Gilbert was summoned from the bullpen to replace starter Davis Martin at Yankee Stadium. Second base umpire Phil Cuzzi performed a routine inspection for illegal substances before Gilbert reached the pitcher’s mound. Crew chief Dan Bellino, working at third, also took a look and decided something wasn’t right. Gilbert’s glove was confiscated, but the left-hander was permitted to pitch with a different one.
WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Playoffs – Semifinals (best of five)
Tonight
Las Vegas Aces at Indiana Fever, 7:30 p.m. (Series tied 1-1)
Minnesota Lynx at Phoenix Mercury, 9:30 p.m. (Series tied 1-1)
NFL – National Football League – Week 4
Last Night
Seattle Seahawks 23, Arizona Cardinals 20
Seahawks 23, Cardinals 20 – Jason Myers boots 52-yard FG lifting Seahawks to 23-20 win over Cardinals
Jason Myers made a 52-yard field goal as time expired, Sam Darnold threw for 242 yards and a touchdown, and the Seattle Seahawks withstood a late rally by Kyler Murray and the Cardinals to beat Arizona 23-20. The Seahawks blew a 14-point fourth-quarter lead but still won their eighth straight over their NFC West rivals. The Cardinals trailed 20-6 midway through the fourth. Murray tied it with touchdown passes to Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emari Demercado, but left enough time on the clock for Darnold, who hit Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 22-yard gain to get into Myers’ range.
Sunday
Cleveland Browns at Detroit Lions, 1:00 p.m. Cosy Classic Hits 103.7 12:00p
Indianapolis Colts at Los Angeles Rams, 4:05 p.m. Sports Radio WSBT 3:00p
Chicago Bears at Las Vegas Raider, 4:25 p.m.
NFL – Lions and Browns: a matchup of balanced, offense and run-stuffing, stingy defense
The Detroit Lions got their groove back on offense, reviving a balanced attack that looks a lot like it did last year as the NFL’s highest-scoring unit after a sputtering start in Green Bay. Meanwhile, Cleveland has a surprisingly stingy defense. Detroit expects to be challenged by the Browns when Jared Goff hands the ball off and drops back to pass on Sunday at Ford Field, even though it has restored some respect around the league with two straight wins. The Lions were favored by 10 points on Thursday, according to BetMGM Sportsbook.
NFL – Caleb Williams, Bears look to build on win over Cowboys when they visit Raiders
Caleb Williams impressed many with his performance against the Cowboys, throwing four touchdowns in a dominant victory. The Bears’ game against the Raiders on Sunday will test whether that was a breakthrough or one-time event. Chicago coach Ben Johnson praised Williams’ approach, noting his recent NFC offensive player of the week award. Meanwhile, Raiders coach Pete Carroll acknowledged Williams’ athleticism and potential. The Bears’ defense also showed improvement against Dallas, forcing four takeaways. However, their running game still struggles. The Raiders, on the other hand, need to address issues with their special teams.
NCAAFB – College Football – Week 5
Saturday
(22) Notre Dame at Arkansas, 12:00 p.m. Sports Radio WSBT/Sunny 101.5 10:00a
Eastern Michigan at Central Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
Rhode Island at Western Michigan, 6:30 p.m.
Michigan and Michigan State are off this weekend
NHL – National Hockey League – Preseason
Last Night
Detroit Red Wings 5, Buffalo Sabres 2
Tonight
Detroit Red Wings at Pittsburgh Penguins, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday
Detroit Red Wings at Buffalo Sabres, 3:00 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at St. Louis Blues, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday
Chicago Blackhawks at Minnesota Wild, 6:00 p.m.
Golf – Ryder Cup will start with a bang: Bryson DeChambeau with fiery Jon Rahm
The Ryder Cup is ready to roar at Bethpage Black and that shouldn’t be too difficult on the spectators. The matches get underway on Friday with Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas in the opening foursomes session against fiery Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton. DeChambeau says the idea is to send a message. That’s what U.S. captain Keegan Bradley has done by sending out his most entertaining and energetic twosome on a course with a reputation for a rowdy gallery. And then add President Donald Trump into the mix and it should be quite a loud start to the Ryder Cup.
MCCAA – Michigan Community College Athletics Association
Last Night
Women’s Volleyball
Lake Michigan College 3, Marian University Ancilla 2
Southwestern Michigan College 3, Lansing Community College 1
MHSAA – Michigan High School Athletic Association
Last Night
Boys Soccer
St. Joseph 5, Battle Creek Central 0
Mattawan 1, Lakeshore 1 – TIE
Berrien Springs 2, Michigan Lutheran 2 – TIE
Portage Central 2, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 0
Kalamazoo Central 3, Portage Northern 1
Gull Lake 0, Battle Creek Lakeview 0 – TIE
Three Rivers 5, Dowagiac 2
Wayland 6, Allegan 1
Howardsville Christian 7, Covert 0
Kalamazoo Christian 2, Hillsdale Academy 0
Hartford 6, Cassopolis 0
Girls Volleyball
Buchanan 3, Berrien Springs 2
Dowagiac 3, Brandywine 1
Edwardsburg 3, Otsego 1
South Haven 3, Martin 0
Niles 3, Sturgis 2
Vicksburg 3, Three Rivers 0
Plainwell 3, Paw Paw 0
Boys Tennis
Otsego 7, Three Rivers 1
Brandywine 7, Bronson 1
Tonight
Football – (all games start at 7:00 p.m.)
SMAC
Lakeshore (1-3) at St. Joseph (2-2) News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:30 Quality Rock 97.5 The Lake WRRA 6:45
Portage Northern (3-1) at Gull Lake (0-4)
Mattawan (1-3) at Portage Central (4-0)
Battle Creek Lakeview (0-4) at Kalamazoo Central (2-2)
Battle Creek Central (2-2) at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix (1-3)
Wolverine
Niles (4-0) at Sturgis (0-4)
Paw Paw (1-3) at Plainwell (2-2)
Otsego (1-3) at Edwardsburg (3-1)
Vicksburg (3-1) at Three Rivers (4-0)
Lakeland
Buchanan (3-1) at Berrien Springs (3-0)
Dowagiac (3-1) at Brandywine (0-4)
Non-Conference/Independent
Benton Harbor (0-4) at Auburn Hills Oakland Christian (3-1)
Vermontville Maple Valley (0-4) at Hartford (1-3)
SAC
Parchment (1-3) at South Haven (1-3)
Watervliet (2-2) at Kalamazoo United (2-2)
Schoolcraft (3-1) at Coloma (2-2)
Lawton (3-1) at Galesburg-Augusta (2-2)
Saugatuck (2-2) at Delton-Kellogg (0-4)
Constantine (3-1) at Allegan (1-3)
Southwest 10
Centreville (2-2) at Bronson (3-1)
White Pigeon (4-0) at Comstock (0-4)
Cassopolis (1-3) at Decatur (2-2)
8-Man Football
Twin City (1-3) at Grandville Calvin Christian (1-3)
Wyoming Lee at Lawrence
Grand Rapids Northpointe Christian (2-2) at Bangor (2-2)
Bloomingdale at Bridgman (3-1)
Martin (4-0) at Eau Claire (3-1)
Red Arrow (4-0) at Fennville (2-2)
Gobles (3-1) at Grand Rapids Sacred Heart (4-0)
Muskegon Heights (2-2) at Marcellus (1-3)
Colon (2-2) at Mendon (4-0)
Battle Creek St. Philip (0-4) at Climax-Scotts (3-1)
