Baseball
Detroit Silences Seattle in 11-Inning Battle
The Detroit Tigers silenced a sold-out T-Mobile Park with clutch late-inning execution and a touch of postseason magic. Behind Kerry Carpenter’s blast and Zach McKinstry’s 11th-inning heroics, Detroit stole Game 1 of the ALDS in Seattle.
Read MoreTigers Earn Spot in the ALDS
The Detroit Tigers are moving on. A clutch home run from Dillon Dingler and a four-run seventh inning sealed a 6–3 win over the Guardians, sending Detroit to the ALDS with momentum and belief.
Read MoreMud Hens Close 2025 Season with 7-2 Win in Iowa
The Mud Hens wrapped up 2025 with a complete performance, showcasing both power at the plate and depth on the mound in a 7-2 victory.
Read MoreMud Hens Inch Closer to Playoffs
Toledo came alive early and never cooled off in Thursday’s showdown against Louisville. A flurry of hits in the opening innings set the tone as the Mud Hens took another big step toward a postseason berth.
Read MoreNothing Until the Seventh, Everything in the Ninth
The Toledo Mud Hens saved all their fireworks for the ninth inning Sunday night. After falling behind in the seventh, Toledo rallied late, and Kevin Newman’s walk-off single lifted the Hens to a 2-1 win over the St. Paul Saints at Fifth Third Field.
Read MoreLefty Reliever Drew Sommers to Make MLB Debut
After striking out nearly 28% of batters faced and holding lefties to a .165 average across Double-A and Triple-A, Drew Sommers has earned his call to the big leagues. The left-handed reliever will join the Tigers’ bullpen for his Major League debut Friday.
Read MoreClippers Fall Short in Series Finale Against Mud Hens
The Columbus Clippers, trailing by five runs early, mounted a comeback in the later innings. Travis Bazzana, batting second in the lineup, went 1-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored, contributing significantly to the rally. However, the Clippers left seven runners on base throughout the game, and their efforts fell short as they were unable to overcome the early deficit.
Read MoreMud Hens Secure Series Win, Inch Closer to Playoff Berth
The Mud Hens jumped to an early lead and held off a late Clippers rally to win the series. With the victory, Toledo strengthens its position atop the International League West, inching closer to a playoff berth.
Read MoreMud Hens Muscle Past Clippers with 7–2 Win on Tigers Night
The Toledo Mud Hens used clutch hitting and steady pitching to take down the Columbus Clippers, 7–2, Friday night at Fifth Third Field. Ryan Kreidler, Jace Jung, and Max Anderson powered the offense, while Troy Watson earned the win with five solid innings.
Read MoreFrom Surge to Heartbreak: Leprechauns’ Season Ends One Win Away from Postseason
The Royal Oak Leprechauns’ 2025 season was a mix of thrilling highs and gut-wrenching near misses. Under head coach Chris Faust, the team built momentum with late-season surges, explosive offensive nights, and standout performances from both veterans and newcomers. By early August, they were just a half-game out of a playoff spot, needing a strong finish to clinch their first postseason berth. But two costly home losses and a crushing pair of defeats on the road against Traverse City ended the dream, leaving them one win shy of hosting a playoff game. Despite the heartbreak, Royal Oak’s 35–37 finish showcased a team growing in confidence and firepower, setting the stage for a promising future.
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