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MLB
The Detroit Tigers have now lost the last 20 games they’ve played against the Cleveland Indians. Cleveland claimed Sunday’s contest 8-5. Starter Michael Fulmer gave up three runs before leaving in the third inning. The Indians broke open a 4-4 tie with three runs off John Schreiber in the sixth. Miguel Cabrera had two hits and drove in three runs for Detroit, but his season average remains at just .188.
The Tigers open a set against the White Sox in Chicago tonight. Matthew Boyd will start against Gio Gonzalez. Coverage begins at 7:45 on 99.3 The Lift.
The Milwaukee Brewers won their third straight Sunday, slipping past the Chicago Cubs 6-5. Josh Lindblom spotted Chicago a three-run lead in the first, but settled in to complete five innings. Keston Hiura tied the game with a three-run homer in the third. Orlando Arcia hit a two-run shot, and Ryan Braun singled home the game-winner in the seventh.
The Brewers are off today, and open a series at Minnesota Tuesday night. Corbin Burnes will pitch against Kenta Maeda.
The Cincinnati Reds continue to undergo COVID-19 testing, after a player was diagnosed last week. Their weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates was called off, and a make-up doubleheader scheduled for today has also been canceled.
NHL
In the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs Sunday…
In the Eastern Conference at Toronto…
• The Islanders shaded the Capitals 2-1 in overtime. New York leads that series 3-0.
• The Flyers blanked the Canadiens 1-0. Philadelphia takes a 2-1 lead in that set.
Today…
• The Lightning face the Blue Jackets. Tampa Bay leads that set 2-1.
• The Bruins meet the Hurricanes. Boston is up 2-1 in that series.
In the Western Conference at Edmonton…
• The Stars got past the Flames 5-4 in overtime. That series is tied 2-2.
• The Blackhawks staved off elimination with a 3-1 win over the Golden Knights. Vegas leads that set 3-1.
Today…
• The Avalanche face the Coyotes. Colorado is up 2-1 in that series.
• The Blues play the Canucks. Vancouver holds a 2-1 lead in that set.
NBA
The NBA playoffs begin today.
In the Eastern Conference…
• The Nets face the Raptors.
• The 76ers play the Celtics.
In the Western Conference…
• The Jazz take on the Nuggets.
• The Mavericks meet the Clippers.
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