MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Detroit Tigers 6, Houston Astros 2
Chicago White Sox 4, Cleveland Indians 3
Milwaukee Brewers 6, Chicago Cubs 3
Tigers 6, Astros 2 – Mize gets 1st win; Tigers beat Astros 6-2 in Hinch’s return
Rookie Casey Mize tossed seven scoreless innings for his first career win and fellow rookie Akil Baddoo homered again as the Detroit Tigers got a 6-2 win over the Houston Astros on Monday night in manager A.J. Hinch’s first trip to Houston since he was fired for the team’s sign-stealing scheme. Renato Núñez and Grayson Greiner also homered as the Tigers jumped on Zack Greinke (1-1) for six runs to snap a four-game skid. Hinch received a standing ovation when he was introduced before the game and the team played a tribute video to him on the big screen.
White Sox 4, Indians 3 – Chang hits Grandal with throw as White Sox beat Indians 4-3
First baseman Yu Chang hit Yasmani Grandal with a throw trying to force him at second base as Nick Madrigal raced home with the winning run in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 4-3. Adam Eaton homered in his second straight game and rookie Yermín Mercedes got the winning rally started when he singled to shortstop against Emmanuel Clase. Grandal walked to put runners on first and second before Nick Williams sent a grounder toward Chang. His throw trying to get Grandal at second hit the runner in the head. The ball ricocheted toward the left side of the infield, and Madrigral — running for Mercedes — sped home.
Brewers 6, Cubs 3 – Urías drives in 3 on pinch-hit double, Brewers down Cubs 6-3
Pinch-hitter Luis Urías drove in three runs with a go-ahead double and the Milwaukee Brewers scored six times in the sixth inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3. Freddy Peralta struck out 10 over six innings of two-hit ball for the victory. Milwaukee has won five of six, while the Cubs lost for the fifth time in six games. After being shut out on one hit by Adbert Alzolay through five innings, the Brewers broke loose in the sixth. Urías was 2 for 27 this season before his bases-loaded double. Kris Bryant homered for the Cubs, and Javier Báez had a two-run double in the ninth before Josh Hader got two outs for his first save of the season.
Tonight
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers, 7:40 p.m.
Cleveland Indians at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.
Detroit Tigers at Houston Astros, 8:10 p.m. 94.9 WSJM/103.7 Cosy-FM 7:50
MLB – Hinch reflects on Astros sign-stealing scam in return
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch reflected on the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal that cost him his job as the team’s manager in his return to Houston on Monday, saying it put a “cloud over the sport.” Hinch was suspended by Major League Commissioner Rob Manfred for a year and subsequently fired by owner Jim Crane for his role in the scheme that violated rules by using a television camera to steal catchers’ signs during Houston’s run to the 2017 World Series title and again in the 2018 season.
MLB – Chicago Cubs concerned about possible COVID-19 outbreak
The Chicago Cubs are concerned about a possible COVID-19 outbreak after two coaches tested positive for the virus and three relievers were placed on the COVID-19-related injured list. The team announced the positive test for bullpen coach Chris Young before its series opener at Milwaukee, with first base coach Craig Driver already away from the team following his positive test. Relievers Brandon Workman, Jason Adam and Dan Winkler were placed on the COVID-19-related injured list. There was no word on whether their designation was the result of a positive test or contact tracing.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Memphis Grizzlies 101, Chicago Bulls 90
Grizzlies 101, Bulls 90 – Valanciunas leads late burst as Grizzlies beat Bulls 101-90
Jonas Valanciunas had 26 points and 14 rebounds, leading a fourth-quarter burst that carried the Memphis Grizzlies past the Chicago Bulls, 101-90. Valanciunas, who had 32 points and 22 rebounds a night earlier in a loss to the Indiana Pacers, scored 10 in the fourth as Memphis used an 18-6 run to break open a close game. Dillon Brooks finished with 17 points, while Grayson Allen added 14 points. Ja Morant finished with 13 points and 10 assists. Zach LaVine scored 21 points but the Bulls lost their third straight. Thaddeus Young scored 20 and Daniel Theis had 18. points.
Tonight
Los Angeles Clippers at Indiana Pacers, 7:30 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Detroit Red Wings 3, Carolina Hurricanes 1
Chicago Blackhawks 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 3 – OT
Red Wings 3, Hurricanes 1 – Red Wings upend Hurricanes with 3-1 victory
Adam Erne and Filip Zadina scored two quick third-period goals while Jonathan Bernier finished with 37 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1. Sam Gagner added a clinching empty-net score late for the Red Wings, who continue to frustrate the Hurricanes. Carolina came in tied for the Central Division lead yet have lost four of seven against the division’s last-place team. Detroit also spoiled a milestone night for Carolina captain Jordan Staal, who was honored for playing his 1,000th regular-season NHL game. Nino Niederreiter scored Carolina’s only goal.
Blackhawks 4, Blue Jackets 3 – OT – Hagel’s OT goal lifts Blackhawks over Blue Jackets 4-3
Brandon Hagel scored 1:25 into overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Columbus 4-3 for their fifth consecutive win over the Blue Jackets. Duncan Keith, Philipp Kurashev and Brett Connolly also scored for Chicago, and Patrick Kane had two assists. The Blackhawks won for the third time in four games to move within two points of idle Nashville for the fourth playoff spot in the Central Division. It was Connolly’s first game since he was acquired in a trade with Florida last week. He had two goals and two assists in 21 games with the Panthers.
NHL – No cap crunch for Capitals, who land Red Wings’ Mantha at deadline
The Washington Capitals have made a blockbuster deal to acquire Anthony Mantha from the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL’s trade deadline. Washington gave up two players and a first- and second-round draft pick. The Capitals kept pace with moves made by their East Division rivals. The Boston Bruins acquired 2018 NHL MVP Taylor Hall in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres. Otherwise, a flat salary cap restricted the number of deals completed before the deadline. Only 17 trades were completed and involved just 26 players. That’s down from the NHL trade deadline day record of 32 deals involving 55 players a year ago. The Red Wings will have 12 selections in this years draft including 7 in the first three rounds and two in the first round.
NHL – Hawks move Soderberg, Highmore, Janmark
The NHL-leading Avalanche reacquired forward Carl Soderberg, sending unsigned prospect Ryder Rolston and 23-year-old Josh Dickinson to the Blackhawks. The 35-year-old played four seasons for Colorado from 2015-19 before stints with Arizona and Chicago. The Blackhawks have also acquired Adam Gaudette from the Canucks for Matthew Highmore in an exchange of forwards. The Vegas Golden Knights are acquiring center Mattias Janmark from the Blackhawks.
NCAA MBB – Henry to enter NBA draft, skip senior year at Michigan State
Aaron Henry has decided to skip his senior season at Michigan State to enter the NBA draft. Henry says he plans to sign with an agent. He helped the Spartans push their NCAA Tournament streak to 23 to extend the longest run in Big Ten history. The 6-foot-6 Henry was the team’s only double-digit scorer, averaging 15.4 points. He led Michigan State with 3.6 assists and 1.3 steals per game, along with being tied for the team lead with 5.6 rebounds a game and being its top defender. Henry, who is from Indianapolis, averaged 10 points over a three-year career that included 77 starts and 97 games.
NCAAMBB – Eastern Michigan hires Stan Heath as new basketball coach
Eastern Michigan has hired Stan Heath as its new men’s basketball coach. The 56-year-old Heath, an EMU alum, returns to the Mid-American Conference. He was previously the coach at Kent State, leading that program to the Elite Eight in 2002. He also guided Arkansas to the NCAA Tournament in 2006 and 2007 and did the same at South Florida in 2012. Heath was most recently the coach of the Orlando Magic’s G League affiliate.
MCCAA – Junior College Sports
Today
Softball
Lake Michigan College at Grand Rapids Community College, 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. (Doubleheader)
Baseball
Lake Michigan College at Northwood University JV, 3:00 p.m./5:30 p.m. (Doubleheader)
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Girls Soccer
Edwardsburg 8, Buchanan 1
Vicksburg 4, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 1
Schoolcraft 9, Constantine 1
Portage Northern 4, Kalamazoo Hackett 0
Softball
Buchanan 25, Bloomingdale 0 – Game 1
Buchanan 10, Bloomingdale 0 – Game 2
Girls Tennis
Bridgman/LMC 4, New Buffalo 4 – TIE
Three Rivers 6, Galesburg-Augusta 2
Today
Baseball
Niles at Berrien Springs, 4:15 p.m.
Comstock at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m.
Bridgman at Eau Claire, 4:15 p.m.
New Buffalo at River Valley, 4:15 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Coloma, 4:30 p.m.
Fennville at Kalamazoo Christian, 4:30 p.m.
Parchment at Watervliet, 4:30 p.m.
Cassopolis at Dowagiac, 4:30 p.m.
Harper Creek at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Coldwater, 4:00 p.m.
BC Lakeview at Marshall, 4:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Three Rivers, 4:00 p.m.
Mattawan at Vicksburg, 4:00 p.m.
Girls Soccer
Watervliet at Coloma, 6:00 p.m.
Softball
Niles at Berrien Springs, 4:15 p.m.
South Haven at Brandywine, 4:15 p.m.
New Buffalo at River Valley, 4:15 p.m.
Comstock at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Coloma, 4:30 p.m.
Fennville at Kal. Christian, 4:30 p.m.
Parchment at Watervliet, 4:30 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Lawton, 4:30 p.m.
Bridgman at Eau Claire, 4:15 p.m.
Howardsville Chr. at Lawrence, 4:30 p.m.
Dowagiac at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.
Harper Creek at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m.
Athens at Mendon, 4:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Coldwater, 4:00 p.m.
BC Lakeview at Marshall, 4:00 p.m.
Vicksburg at Portage Central, 4:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Three Rivers, 4:00 p.m.
