MLB – Major League Baseball
Last Night
Detroit Tigers 15, Seattle Mariners 1
New York Yankees 4, Chicago White Sox 1
Cleveland Guardians 2, Chicago Cubs 1
Tigers 15, Mariners 1 – Skubal earns MLB-best 14th win, Carpenter and Rogers lead Tigers to 15-1 win
Matt Carpenter homered twice in his return from a back injury, Jake Rogers drove in seven runs and pitcher Tarik Skubal earned his MLB-leading 14th victory as the Detroit Tigers routed the Seattle Mariners 15-1. Rogers drove in two runs with a double in the third inning, added a slam in the fourth and hit an RBI double in the sixth to become the first Tigers players with seven RBIs in a game since Ryan Raburn accomplished the feat against the Chicago White Sox on July 25, 2007. The Tigers scored a season-high in runs and banged out a season-best 21 hits in their second straight victory and fourth win in seven games. Skubal struck out nine, raising his season total to a majors-best 180.
Yankees 4, White Sox 1 – Soto has 1st career 3-homer game as Yankees beat White Sox 4-1 behind Cortes
Juan Soto had his first career three-homer game, Nestor Cortes tossed seven shutout innings and the Yankees held off the White Sox 4-1 to take sole possession of the AL East lead. Soto tagged starter Jonathan Cannon for a two-run shot to left field in the third inning and went the other way again on a leadoff homer in the fifth. The four-time All-Star added his 33rd of the season in the seventh off reliever Fraser Ellard, pulling a drive to right that made it 4-0. Soto missed a chance to match the major league record of four home runs in a game, as he walked in the ninth.
Guardians 2, Cubs 1 – Rookie Jhonkensy Noel hits a 430-foot homer as the Guardians edge the Cubs 2-1
Jhonkensy Noel hit a solo homer in the sixth inning, providing the go-ahead run for the Cleveland Guardians in a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Noel’s drive onto the left field porch was his ninth home run in 32 games since making his major league debut on June 26. The Guardians took sole possession of the best record in baseball at 71-49 with their fourth straight victory. Pedro Avila retired two batters for the win, while Emmanuel Clase earned his fourth save in four days to tie St. Louis’ Ryan Helsley for the major league lead with 37. Guardians starter Matthew Boyd pitched 5 1/3 innings and allowed one run in his first MLB game since June 26, 2023.
Tonight
Seattle (Woo 5-1) at Detroit (Brieske 1-2), 6:40 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:15
Chicago Cubs (Taillon 8-6) at Cleveland (Cobb 0-1), 6:40 p.m.
N.Y. Yankees (Warren 0-1) at Chicago White Sox (Martin 0-1), 8:10 p.m.
NCAAFB – Moore looks forward to release of text messages in sign-stealing investigation
Michigan coach Sherrone Moore says he looks forward to the release of his text messages with Connor Stalions, the former low-level recruiting staffer who resigned amid a sign-stealing scandal. Moore spoke with reporters on Tuesday for the first time since the NCAA alleged he violated rules. The allegations were included in a confidential notice that the governing body sent to the school. Two people who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity said Moore has been accused of deleting text message exchanges with Stalions. Moore has said he will continue to cooperate with the NCAA in its investigation.
NCAATEN – NCAA rules prohibit MSU tennis player Forbes from cashing in at US Open
Matthew Forbes won the USTA 18-under singles boys national title to earn a spot in the U.S. Open later this month. If Forbes enrolls as planned for his freshman year at Michigan State, he can’t cash in on the minimum of $100,000 in prize money from the Grand Slam tennis tournament. Forbes beat Jack Kennedy in a four-set match on Sunday to get a wild-card entry into an event with a record total of $75 million in compensation. NCAA rules limit Forbes to actual and necessary expenses such as meals, lodging, coaching and equipment.
NCAAWBB – DeeDee Hagemann transfers from MSU to Memphis for her final season
DeeDee Hagemann has transferred to Memphis for her final season after being a three-year starter at Michigan State. Hagemann averaged 12.3 points and 5.3 assists per game last season and was named to the All-Big Ten second team. Hagemann started all 30 games at guard last season and led the Big Ten with a Michigan State-record 2.84 assist-to-turnover ratio. She shot 41% on 3-pointers and 76.5% on free throws.
NFL – Vikings QB McCarthy needs surgery on meniscus tear in right knee
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy has a torn meniscus in his right knee that will require surgery. He was hurt during his preseason debut when he went 11 for 17 for 188 yards, two touchdowns and one interception against Las Vegas. McCarthy reported persistent soreness to the team when players reconvened. The 10th overall pick in the draft was sent for further examination that revealed the injury. The rehabilitation for a full repair is much longer than if there’s just a partial tear and only a trim is needed. The severity won’t be known until the procedure takes place.
NFL – Browns rookie DT Mike Hall Jr. arrested on domestic violence charge
Cleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. has been arrested and charged with domestic violence after a fight with his fiancee. Police in Avon, Ohio, say Hall was booked and arraigned at Avon Lake Municipal Court and was released after posting bond. The Browns say they are aware of the incident involving the second-round pick from Ohio State. According to an incident report, the woman told police that Hall struck her with a baby bottle, dragged her along a porch and driveway and held a gun to her temple. Police say they seized two handguns.
NASCAR – Austin Dillon seeks follow-up to wreck-assisted NASCAR win at Michigan
It remains to be seen whether Austin Dillon faces payback from Joey Logano or Denny Hamlin for wrecking both in the final lap to win Sunday night’s NASCAR Cup race at Richmond. But he heads to Michigan International Speedway looking to build momentum off his first win in nearly two years and move toward a playoff berth. Sunday’s Firekeepers Casino 400 starts at 2:30 p.m. at Michigan International Speedway
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Last Night
Lake County 4, Great Lakes 3
West Michigan 9, Lansing 3
South Bend 4, Cedar Rapids 1
Today
Great Lakes Loons at Lake County Captains, 12:05 p.m.
West Michigan Whitecaps at Lansing Lugnuts, 1:05 p.m.
South Bend Cubs at Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7:35 p.m.
