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Tigers Sweep Rockies Anibal Sanchez tossed seven shutout innings yesterday, as the Tigers blanked the Rockies 4-0. Sanchez struck out 12, while giving up just two hits. The Detroit offense gave him all the runs he needed in the third inning, on an rbi single by Miguel Cabrera, and a …

Tigers Rout Rockies The Tigers scored at least one run in every inning, and routed the Rockies 11-5 yesterday. Miguel Cabrera, Victor Martinez and J.D. Martinez homered. Rick Porcello gave up two runs over eight innings to earn his 13th win of the season. Pat McCoy was charged with the …

Tigers Top Rockies Justin Verlander turned in eight strong innings, as the Tigers defeated the Rockies 4-2 last night. Verlander gave up eight hits, but was strong when he needed to be. Colorado finally broke through for two runs in the seventh, but Verlander then struck out D.J. LeMahieu and …

Tigers Fall to Chisox; Trade for Price The Tigers dropped a 7-4 decision to the White Sox yesterday, but the impact of their fifth loss in their last six games was dimmed by what happened off the field during the late innings. Drew Smyly wasn’t sharp in what turned out …

From MTU Athletics Michigan Tech football coach Tom Kearly today announced that Steve Olson has been promoted to defensive coordinator, replacing Tim Driscoll who left to become the head coach at Finlandia. Olson has been on the Huskies’ staff as the linebackers coach since 2011.A 23-year coaching veteran, Olson has …

Tigers Snap Losing Streak The Tigers broke out of their offensive slump with six runs in the first inning, and cruised to a 7-2 victory over the White Sox last night. The big blow in the inning was a three-run homer by Nick Castellanos. Max Scherzer did the rest, giving …

Tigers Drop Fourth Straight The White Sox scored seven runs in the seventh inning, and pounded the Tigers 11-4 last night. The game was tied at two at the end of the sixth. In the seventh, two singles off Anibal Sanchez and two Tigers’ errors gave Chicago a one-run lead. …

From Finlandia Athletics Finlandia University Men’s Basketball coach Mike O’Donnell has announced that Trent Keteri has committed to continue his education and basketball career at Finlandia University starting in the 2014-2015 season. Trent plans on majoring in PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) while at Finlandia. Keteri is a 6’1” guard and …

Tigers Host Chisox Tonight The Tigers had yesterday off, and open a set against the White Sox tonight. Anibal Sanchez will start against Jose Quintana. Hear the first pitch at 7:08 on AM 1400, WCCY. Detroit leads Kansas City in the American League Central Division by five games. Brewers Shaded …

Tigers Fall Late to Angels David Freese’s eighth-inning home run off Joba Chamberlain lifted the Angels to a 2-1 victory over the Tigers yesterday. The late shot spoiled a fine outing by Rick Porcello… who gave up just one unearned run on five hits over seven innings. Detroit’s only run …