WSJM Sports August 10 2023

MLB
Yesterday
Detroit Tigers 9, Minnesota Twins 5
Chicago White Sox 9, New York Yankees 2
New York Mets 4, Chicago Cubs 3

Today
Minnesota Twins at Detroit Tigers - 1:10 pm - News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
Cubs, White Sox off

Tigers Beat Twins
The Detroit Tigers had 17 hits during a 9-5 win over the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park.  The Tigers had just a one-run lead heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, but they scored two runs in both the seventh and eighth to pull away.  Spencer Torkelson hit a pair of home runs in the victory.  Tyler Holton was credited with the win in relief, and Jose Cisnero earned his second save.  Detroit has won three of five.  Carlos Correa and Joey Gallo both homered in the losing effort.  Bailey Ober was charged with his sixth loss after surrendering four earned runs and one unearned in five innings.  The Twins still have a four-and-a-half game lead in the AL Central.

White Sox Blow Out Yankees To Win Series
The White Sox earned a series victory after claiming their rubber match against the Yankees.  Chicago blew out New York 9-2 at Guaranteed Rate Field.  Mike Clevinger was credited with the win after striking out six batters and allowing one run over six innings pitched.  Elvis Andrus went two for four at the dish with three RBI and Oscar Colas slugged his third homer of the season with a two-run shot.  The White Sox are now fourth in the AL Central at 47-and-69.  Luis Severino was charged with the loss after allowing four runs on five hits over two innings of relief.  Giancarlo Stanton provided all of the Yanks' offense after going one for four with a solo homer and two runs batted in.  The Bronx Bombers are now last in the AL East at 59-and-56.  

Mets Edge Cubs To Win Series
The Mets won their series against the Cubs following a 4-3 victory in the finale from Flushing.  Grant Hartwig earned the win in relief after giving up just one hit over two-and-one-third innings.  Phil Bickford notched his first save of the season after striking out a pair of batters in the ninth.  Jeff McNeil blasted a solo homer in the sixth inning to break a 2-2 deadlock while Jonathan Arauz singled home an insurance run later in the inning.  New York improved to 52-and-62 and is fourth in the NL East.  Christopher Morel blasted a solo shot on the first pitch of the game for Chicago, which fell to 59-and-56.  The Cubs are second in the NL Central.

Phillies' Michael Lorenzen Throws No Hitter
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Michael Lorenzen has thrown a no-hitter against the Nationals in a 7-0 win in Philadelphia.  It's the 14th no-hitter in Phillies history. Lorenzen was traded to Philadelphia by the Detroit Tigers around the trade deadline.

NFL
Tonight
Houston Texans @ New England Patriots – 7 pm
Minnesota Vikings @ Seattle Seahawks – 10 pm

Tomorrow
New York Giants @ Detroit Lions – 7 pm
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 7 pm
Green Bay Packers @ Cincinnati Bengals – 7 pm
Atlanta Falcons @ Miami Dolphins – 7 pm
Washington Commanders @ Cleveland Browns – 7:30 pm
Denver Broncos @ Arizona Cardinals – 10 pm

Two NFL Preseason Games Tonight
NFL preseason action heats up this week starting with a pair of games tonight. The Houston Texans visit the Patriots in Foxboro, followed by the Vikings and Seahawks squaring off in Seattle.  Six more preseason games are on tap Friday, with another six on Saturday. First-overall draft pick Bryce Young will make his NFL debut Saturday when the Carolina Panthers host the New York Jets. The first week of the preseason will wrap up Sunday with the Chiefs at Saints, and the 49ers visiting the Raiders in Las Vegas.

Former NFL Star Henry Ruggs Sentenced To 3 To 10 Years In Prison For Deadly DUI Crash
Former NFL receiver Henry Ruggs is being sentenced to three to ten years in prison for a deadly DUI crash in Las Vegas. The accident happened in 2021 and ended in the death of Tina Tintor and her dog. Ruggs slammed his Corvette into the back of Tintor's car, causing it to go up in flames. The former Las Vegas Raider reached a plea deal in May, agreeing to plead guilty to one felony count of DUI resulting in death.  

Golf
2023 St. Jude Championship Preview
TPC Southwind is the site of this week's St. Jude Championship in Memphis. Defending champion Will Zalatoris will not be participating in this year's tournament. After winning the Wyndham Championship last week Lucas Glover will be looking for his second consecutive victory. Glover will be alongside Nick Hardy and Alex Smalley in the opening round. Davis Riley, Taylor Montgomery and Thomas Detry will be among the first group of players teeing off the first round of the tournament.  

FIFA Women’s World Cup
Today
Spain vs. Netherlands, 9 pm Eastern

Tomorrow
Japan vs. Sweden, 3:30 am Eastern

Midwest League
Yesterday
Lake County Captains 10, South Bend Cubs 4
Great Lakes Loons 5, West Michigan Whitecaps 1 
Fort Wayne TinCaps 9, Lansing Lugnuts 5

Today
South Bend Cubs @ Lake County Captains – 7 pm
West Michigan Whitecaps @ Great Lakes Loons - 7 pm
Fort Wayne TinCaps @ Lansing Lugnuts – 7 pm

WSJM Sports August 10 2023
MLB Yesterday Detroit Tigers 9, Minnesota Twins 5 Chicago White Sox 9, New York Yankees 2 New York Mets 4, Chicago Cubs 3
Today Minnesota Twins at Detroit Tigers - 1:10 pm - News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM Cubs, White Sox off
Tigers Beat Twins The Detroit Tigers had 17 hits during a 9-5 win over the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park.  The Tigers had just a one-run lead heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, but they scored two runs in both the seventh and eighth to pull away.  Spencer Torkelson hit a pair of home runs in the victory.  Tyler Holton was credited with the win in relief, and Jose Cisnero earned his second save.  Detroit has won three of five.  Carlos Correa and Joey Gallo both homered in the losing effort.  Bailey Ober was charged with his sixth loss after surrendering four earned runs and one unearned in five innings.  The Twins still have a four-and-a-half game lead in the AL Central.
White Sox Blow Out Yankees To Win Series The White Sox earned a series victory after claiming their rubber match against the Yankees.  Chicago blew out New York 9-2 at Guaranteed Rate Field.  Mike Clevinger was credited with the win after striking out six batters and allowing one run over six innings pitched.  Elvis Andrus went two for four at the dish with three RBI and Oscar Colas slugged his third homer of the season with a two-run shot.  The White Sox are now fourth in the AL Central at 47-and-69.  Luis Severino was charged with the loss after allowing four runs on five hits over two innings of relief.  Giancarlo Stanton provided all of the Yanks' offense after going one for four with a solo homer and two runs batted in.  The Bronx Bombers are now last in the AL East at 59-and-56.  
Mets Edge Cubs To Win Series The Mets won their series against the Cubs following a 4-3 victory in the finale from Flushing.  Grant Hartwig earned the win in relief after giving up just one hit over two-and-one-third innings.  Phil Bickford notched his first save of the season after striking out a pair of batters in the ninth.  Jeff McNeil blasted a solo homer in the sixth inning to break a 2-2 deadlock while Jonathan Arauz singled home an insurance run later in the inning.  New York improved to 52-and-62 and is fourth in the NL East.  Christopher Morel blasted a solo shot on the first pitch of the game for Chicago, which fell to 59-and-56.  The Cubs are second in the NL Central.
Phillies' Michael Lorenzen Throws No Hitter Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Michael Lorenzen has thrown a no-hitter against the Nationals in a 7-0 win in Philadelphia.  It's the 14th no-hitter in Phillies history. Lorenzen was traded to Philadelphia by the Detroit Tigers around the trade deadline.
NFL Tonight Houston Texans @ New England Patriots – 7 pm Minnesota Vikings @ Seattle Seahawks – 10 pm
Tomorrow New York Giants @ Detroit Lions – 7 pm Pittsburgh Steelers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 7 pm Green Bay Packers @ Cincinnati Bengals – 7 pm Atlanta Falcons @ Miami Dolphins – 7 pm Washington Commanders @ Cleveland Browns – 7:30 pm Denver Broncos @ Arizona Cardinals – 10 pm
Two NFL Preseason Games Tonight NFL preseason action heats up this week starting with a pair of games tonight. The Houston Texans visit the Patriots in Foxboro, followed by the Vikings and Seahawks squaring off in Seattle.  Six more preseason games are on tap Friday, with another six on Saturday. First-overall draft pick Bryce Young will make his NFL debut Saturday when the Carolina Panthers host the New York Jets. The first week of the preseason will wrap up Sunday with the Chiefs at Saints, and the 49ers visiting the Raiders in Las Vegas.
Former NFL Star Henry Ruggs Sentenced To 3 To 10 Years In Prison For Deadly DUI Crash Former NFL receiver Henry Ruggs is being sentenced to three to ten years in prison for a deadly DUI crash in Las Vegas. The accident happened in 2021 and ended in the death of Tina Tintor and her dog. Ruggs slammed his Corvette into the back of Tintor's car, causing it to go up in flames. The former Las Vegas Raider reached a plea deal in May, agreeing to plead guilty to one felony count of DUI resulting in death.  
Golf 2023 St. Jude Championship Preview TPC Southwind is the site of this week's St. Jude Championship in Memphis. Defending champion Will Zalatoris will not be participating in this year's tournament. After winning the Wyndham Championship last week Lucas Glover will be looking for his second consecutive victory. Glover will be alongside Nick Hardy and Alex Smalley in the opening round. Davis Riley, Taylor Montgomery and Thomas Detry will be among the first group of players teeing off the first round of the tournament.  
FIFA Women’s World Cup Today Spain vs. Netherlands, 9 pm Eastern
Tomorrow Japan vs. Sweden, 3:30 am Eastern
Midwest League Yesterday Lake County Captains 10, South Bend Cubs 4 Great Lakes Loons 5, West Michigan Whitecaps 1  Fort Wayne TinCaps 9, Lansing Lugnuts 5
Today South Bend Cubs @ Lake County Captains – 7 pm West Michigan Whitecaps @ Great Lakes Loons - 7 pm Fort Wayne TinCaps @ Lansing Lugnuts – 7 pm

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