MLB – Major League Baseball
Last Night
Cleveland Guardians 5, Detroit Tigers 1
New York Yankees 8, Chicago White Sox 1
Chicago Cubs 10, New York Mets 3
Guardians 5, Tigers 1 – Once 15 1/2 games back, the Guardians beat the Tigers 5-1 to take a 1-game lead
The Cleveland Guardians have made history by overcoming a 15 1/2-game deficit to take the lead in division play. They achieved this with a 5-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night. George Valera hit a two-run homer in the third inning, and José Ramírez added a two-run double in the seventh. Tanner Bibee won his third straight start, allowing just one run in six innings. The Guardians’ starters have allowed two or fewer runs in 19 consecutive games. Detroit has lost eight straight games and is out of first place for the first time since April.
Yankees 8, White Sox 1 – Judge reaches 50 homers for 4th time, as Yanks tie for AL East lead by beating White Sox
Aaron Judge tied the major league record by reaching 50 home runs for the fourth time, hitting a pair of longballs as the New York Yankees regained a share of the AL East lead for the first time since July with an 8-1 win over the Chicago White Sox. Max Fried won his sixth straight start and became the major leagues’ first 19-game winner. New York has won seven of eight, moving a season-high 22 games over .500 and getting to 90 wins for the seventh time in the last eight full seasons.
Cubs 10, Mets 3 – Matt Shaw and Michael Busch homer as Cubs rout Mets 10-3
Matt Shaw homered and had three hits, Michael Busch also went deep and the Chicago Cubs ended a season-high five-game losing streak with a 10-3 rout of the New York Mets. Matthew Boyd tossed two-hit ball over 5 1/3 innings to help playoff-bound Chicago solidify its hold on the first National League wild card, 2 1/2 games ahead of San Diego. The Cubs have four games left, while the Padres have three. Juan Soto hit his 43rd homer and Francisco Alvarez launched a two-run drive, but the Mets were held to four hits. New York got help elsewhere when Arizona and Cincinnati lost in extra innings, keeping the Mets one game ahead of both in a scramble for the final NL wild card.
Tonight
Detroit (TBD) at Cleveland (Messick 3-0), 6:40 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:15p
Chicago White Sox (Martin 7-10) at N.Y. Yankees (Rodón 17-9), 7:05 p.m.
N.Y. Mets (McLean 4-1) at Chicago Cubs (Imanaga 9-7), 7:40 p.m.
MLB – Guardians defy odds with historic comeback for AL Central lead
Steven Kwan wasn’t focused on standings in early July when the Cleveland Guardians were struggling. But on Wednesday night, Cleveland made history. They moved into first place with a 5-1 win over Detroit. This marks the biggest comeback in baseball history, overcoming a 15-and-a-half-game deficit. Cleveland now leads Detroit by one game with four games left. The Guardians have been on fire in September, boasting an 18-5 record. Their pitching has been stellar, allowing two or fewer runs in 19 consecutive games. Manager Stephen Vogt praised the team’s resilience but emphasized there’s more work to do.
MLB – David Fry recovering after sustaining injuries after being hit in face by pitch
Cleveland Guardians designated hitter David Fry is recovering after being hit in the face by a pitch from Detroit’s Tarik Skubal. The incident happened during Cleveland’s 5-2 win over the Tigers on Tuesday, which tied the AL Central division race. Fry was released from the hospital Wednesday afternoon. Imaging showed he sustained multiple facial and nasal fractures but won’t need surgery. Fry is expected to recover in six to eight weeks. He was placed on the 10-day injured list, and outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez was called up. Skubal, who was visibly shaken, visited Fry in the hospital and apologized.
NHL – National Hockey League – Preseason
Tonight
Buffalo Sabres at Detroit Red Wings, 7:00 p.m.
NFL – National Football League – Week 4
Tonight
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals, 8:15 p.m.
NFL – QB Daniel Jones’ fast start has people wondering if he can keep playing this way
Daniel Jones looks like a different quarterback in Indianapolis. He’s been accurate, efficient and is unbeaten through three games. His teammates and coaches rave about his work ethic, and Jones seems unfazed by his seemingly sudden success. Jones finally appears to be blossoming into the franchise player the New York Giants expected after drafting him No. 6 overall in 2019 and again when they signed him to a four-year, $160 million contract extension in 2023. But it took three NFL stops in less than 12 months for Jones to find the right fit.
WNBA – Aces coach Becky Hammon slams officiating after physical Game 2 win over Fever
Aces coach Becky Hammon expressed frustration over the physicality in the WNBA playoffs semifinal series against the Fever. On Tuesday, the Aces won 90-68, evening the series. Hammon criticized the officiating, saying the physical play is out of control. Fever coach Stephanie White also voiced concerns, noting the high number of fouls disrupted the game’s flow. Despite injuries, the Fever remain competitive. Hammon was also annoyed about using a challenge on an out-of-bounds call, saying it should have been an easy decision for the officials.
NCAAFB – No. 22 Notre Dame content to grind it out with tandem of Price and Love
Notre Dame Running back Jeremiyah Love garners attention with his strong stats and highlight-reel hurdles. Jadarian Price appears more comfortable doing the dirty work. Together, the two old-school backfield mates have produced one of the top ground games in the Football Bowl Subdivision as No. 22 Notre Dame tries to right its season. They expect to be busy again Saturday when the Fighting Irish attempt to climb back to .500 during a visit to Arkansas.
NCAABB – Sister Jean, longtime Loyola Chicago chaplain and March Madness icon, retires
Sister Jean, the longtime chaplain for Loyola Chicago’s men’s basketball team, has retired at 106 because of health concerns. The Loyola Phoenix, the school’s student newspaper, announced her retirement earlier this month. Sister Jean became famous during Loyola Chicago’s run to the Final Four in the 2018 NCAA Tournament. She was often seen cheering courtside and supported the team for years. Sister Jean served as the team’s chaplain for 30 years, becoming a beloved figure at the university.
MCCAA – Michigan Community College Athletics Association
Today
Women’s Volleyball
Marian University Ancilla at Lake Michigan College, 6:30 p.m.
Southwestern Michigan College at Lansing Community College, 6:30 p.m.
MHSAA – Michigan High School Athletic Association
Last Night
Boys Soccer
Michigan Lutheran 5, Our Lady of the Lake 1
New Buffalo 2, Bridgman 1
Berrien Springs 8, Dowagiac 0
Buchanan 3, Brandywine 0
Paw Paw 8, Otsego 2
Sturgis 4, Kalamazoo Hackett 1
Vicksburg 4, Niles 1
Fennville 2, South Haven 1
Schoolcraft 2, Constantine 1
Holland Black River 2, Saugatuck 0
Bloomingdale 8, Bangor 0
Hartford 9, Comstock 1
Girls Volleyball
Portage Northern 3, St. Joseph 0
Mattawan 3, Lakeshore 0
Gull Lake 3, Kalamazoo Central 1
Battle Creek Lakeview 3, Battle Creek Central 0
Boys Tennis
Edwardsburg 5, Niles 3
Berrien Springs 7, Brandywine 1
Paw Paw 4, Vicksburg 4 – TIE
Sturgis 8, Three Rivers 0
Kalamazoo Christian 4, Kalamazoo Hackett 4 – TIE
Girls Golf
SMAC at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix (Milham Park GC)
- Portage Central 328
Olivia Griswold Co-Medalist 77 - Gull Lake 353
- St. Joseph 354
Marley Walters Co-Medalist 77 - Portage Northern 386
- Mattawan 397
- Lakeshore 423
- Battle Creek Lakeview 423
- Kalamazoo United 439
Today
Boys Soccer
St. Joseph at Battle Creek Central, 6:30 p.m.
Mattawan at Lakeshore, 6:30 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Michigan Lutheran, 5:00 p.m.
Portage Central at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 6:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Portage Northern, 6:30 p.m.
Gull Lake at Battle Creek Lakeview, 6:30 p.m.
Three Rivers at Dowagiac, 5:00 p.m.
Covert at Howardsville Christian, 5:00 p.m.
Hillsdale Academy at Kalamazoo Christian, 5:00 p.m.
Allegan at Wayland, 6:30 p.m.
Hartford at Cassopolis, 5:00 p.m.
Girls Volleyball
Buchanan at Berrien Springs, 6:00 p.m.
Dowagiac at Brandywine, 6:30 p.m.
Otsego at Edwardsburg, 6:00 p.m.
Niles at Sturgis, 6:00 p.m.
Vicksburg at Three Rivers, 6:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Plainwell, 6:00 p.m.
Holland Black River at Allegan, 6:30 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Coloma, 6:30 p.m.
Martin at South Haven, 6:30 p.m.
Saugatuck at Watervliet, 6:30 p.m.
Howardsville Christian at Watervliet Grace Christian, 6:00 p.m.
DeWitt, GR Forest Hills Northern, Lake Odessa Lakewood at Mattawan Quad, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis
Otsego at Three Rivers, 4:00 p.m.
