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Tigers cough up lead in ninth, fall to Royals in series finale

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August 4, 2024

Tigers cough up lead in ninth, fall to Royals in series finale

Detroit — In baseball, victory can always be given or taken away with one swing. During a season, a team can go through being on both sides of this situation multiple times.

For the Tigers, they found themselves on both sides within 24 hours. After snatching victory Saturday night with a walk-off hit, they watched as one swing turned the tides against them.

The Tigers allowed a two-out three-run homer in the top of the ninth, leaving Comerica Park on Sunday with a 3-2 loss to the Royals in their last game before a six-game road trip.

BOX SCORE: Royals 3, Tigers 2

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It was MJ Melendez who left a hero for Kansas City, as his 362-foot home run to right field off reliever Shelby Miller gave the Royals the lead. Now the Tigers (53-60) leave home going 2-7 on the homestand, heading out to Seattle on Tuesday.

“We got to get on the plane, we’re going to head as far as you can go, get away and go to Seattle and we have a tough matchup there with elite pitching after the off-day,” Tigers manager AJ Hinch said.

Miller was kept in the game even as Jason Foley was warming up in the bullpen, but Hinch said he wanted Miller to go through one more batter before bringing in Foley because he liked the matchup Miller had against the lefty Melendez. But the strategy doesn’t always goes as planned.

“Today’s emotion is obviously disappointment because if he pops that ball up, if he rolls over to first, if he swings and misses and the at-bat continues and we get him out,” Hinch said, “this is a completely different outcome, we’re getting on the plane with completely different happiness. It’s part of the game.”

Today wasn’t just about how the game ended for the Tigers. It was the major-league debut for Brant Hurter, who pitched three shutout innings with three strikeouts while allowing only two hits. Hurter pitched the longest out of any reliever Sunday, as the Tigers went to the bullpen, giving their starters an extra day of rest before the long road trip.

Hurter, combined with starter Alex Faedo and relievers Brenan Hanifee and Will Vest, pitched eight innings of shutout baseball against the Royals, allowing five hits with eight total strikeouts.

The final frame wasn’t the only opportunity for Kansas City (63-50), as it had a chance in the top of the sixth with two outs as Hunter Renfroe and Vinnie Pasquantino sat on first and second, respectively. But Hurter kept his cool, and left Paul DeJong striking out in just three pitches to keep the Royals scoreless.

Hurter’s fellow rookie teammates, such as Dillon Dingler and Justyn-Henry Malloy, knew what this moment meant for him.

“Brant was great. He was controlling the zone really well with pretty much every shape that he had, so I was super happy for him,” said Dingler, his catcher. “He had some great innings out of the ‘pen, and I know he’s probably floating right now, so I’m really looking forward to what he can do moving forward.”

Hurter and Henry-Malloy were teammates at Georgia Tech, so the young outfielder had more to say about his former and now current teammate, with both of them making the big leagues within two months of each other.

“I’m so happy that he’s here; he’s worked so hard and overcoming the injuries that he’s had in college, and for him to just be the same bulldog that I got to see in the ACC,” Henry-Malloy said. “It’s a true testament to him and him just being a bulldog, taking the ball and doing what he’s loved to do his entire life, and just doing what he’s always been good at.”

“I thought he handled the emotions of today extremely well; there’s only one first day and making him wait was probably emotional for him, but the minute he started to warm up, I heard his family yelling behind home plate,” Hinch said. “All that is really awesome, the loss is gonna overshadow the joy that kid should feel about being a big leaguer.”

Although the score doesn’t show it, this ended up being a difficult start for Royals pitcher Michael Wacha, who gave up seven hits and two earned runs in six innings of work. More damage could’ve been done from the Tiger bats, like when the bases were loaded with two outs in the bottom of the fifth, but Zack McKinstry grounded out and couldn’t extend the lead.

“It shouldn’t have been 2-0; we had opportunities,” Hinch said. “Whether the two-out hit, you can never bank on, but we had ’em with the bases loaded and couldn’t quite find that outfield grass, and the first-and-third double plays. (Wacha) came up with big pitches, and it looked like he was right on the edge both in the strike zone but just in the game of it turning our way and us separating a little bit.”

“It’s going to happen against us, and it’s going to happen for us,” Henry-Malloy said about losing the close game. “Just taking it with a grain of salt, going into the next day and just being positive and coming back in and trying to win another ball game the next day.”

Kameron Goodwill is a freelance writer.

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How to watch the Detroit Red Wings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs – NHL (11/8/24) | Channel, stream, preview

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November 8, 2024

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How to watch the Detroit Red Wings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs – NHL (11/8/24) | Channel, stream, preview

TORONTO — A tough and busy weekend begins for the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night, as they get set for their first half of a back-to-back, taking on an Original Six rival, the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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The Red Wings are starting to find their rhythm once again. After losing three straight games, the team has bounced back to win consecutive games, defeating the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday before using rest to put forth a solid effort against the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday. Great games by Alex DeBrincat, captain Dylan Larkin and Cam Talbot helped power Detroit to a 4-1 win, which actually saw the Wings outshoot their opponent for a change.

Detroit is currently tied for fifth in the Atlantic Division in points (13) with the Sabres, but are third based on winning percentage (.542).

The team the Red Wings sit behind is the Maple Leafs. Though they have been without their captain, Auston Matthews, for the last few days, it did not necessarily slow down the team on Tuesday when they shut out the Boston Bruins. With wins in three of their last five games, Toronto is trying to find that groove they had early on in the season, using their offensive depth to outscore their opponents.

This will be the first of four meetings this season between the longtime rivals. The Leafs won two of the three matchups with the Wings last season.

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Detroit Red Wings (6-5-1) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (7-5-2)

When: Friday, November 8

Time: 7 p.m. ET

Where: Scotiabank Arena (Toronto, Ontario)

Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit

Stream: FuboTV (Free Trial), DirecTV Stream

Check out the NHL standings and results on NHL.com

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14-year-old shot in head after argument between younger children, Detroit police say

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November 8, 2024

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14-year-old shot in head after argument between younger children, Detroit police say

A teen was shot in the head by another teen, who also shot his mother in the arm after an argument between two young children Thursday evening, Detroit police said.

The shooting occurred on the 800 block of Delaware Street shortly before 6 p.m., said Assistant Police Chief Charles Fitzgerald.

The incident began with two kids, ages 6 and 8, who were arguing, Fitzgerald said. A 13-year-old, who is related to one of the children, stepped in and tried to separate them, police said, but the 8-year-old went home and returned with a 14-year-old family member and his mother.

The 13- and 14-year-olds then began to argue when another teen, age 16, got involved.

The 16-year-old’s mother tried to stop him, Fitzgerald said, but he pulled out a gun and fired shots, hitting the 14-year-old in the head and his mother in the arm.

The mother was expected to recover, Fitzgerald said, but the 14-year-old was in “extremely critical” condition as of Thursday night.

The shooter dropped the gun and fled, running past undercover police who were involved in an unrelated case, Fitzgerald said. They quickly apprehended him.

“The first thing he asked when they got him in the car was how’s his mom,” Fitzgerald said.

Police said another teen, who tried to retrieve the weapon after the incident and discarded it, also was taken into custody.

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What to do in Metro Detroit this weekend

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November 7, 2024

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What to do in Metro Detroit this weekend

The circus is in town! But so is the World Ballet, Motor City Comic Con and so much more!

Local Detroit comedian headlining Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle 11/7 (T.Barb)

T. Barb

Thursday, November 7th at 7:30pm

Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle

Detroit’s comedy sweetheart and viral sensation T.Barb has made her way to headlining Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, Thursday, November 7th. You’ve probably seen her co-host Live in the D a couple times by now too. We’re big fans of T.Barb here at Local 4 and highly recommend you check out her performance or at least her social media pages for her viral “Only in Detroit” videos. The show will be hosted by Mary Spencer and feature Jim Eliott.

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Swan Lake (The World Ballet Company)

Swan Lake

Friday, November 8th at 7pm

Flagstar Strand Theatre, Pontiac

The World Ballet Company is coming to Flagstar Strand Theatre for one night only to perform the world renown Swan Lake. Enjoy a spectacular evening with all your favorite Tchaikovsky ballads, immaculately hand-painted sets, over 150 beautiful costumes and of course all the ballet dancing that makes Swan Lake an ultimate timeless classic.

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True West (Planet Ant Theatre)

True West by Sam Shepard

November 8th – November 24th

Planet Ant Theatre, Hamtramck

Calling all play enthusiasts and people with good taste! Starting this Friday through November 24th, the Planet Ant Theatre presents True West by celebrated and award-winning American playwright, Sam Shepard. True West is about a screenwriter, who is house-sitting for his mother in Southern California when his estranged brother, a petty thief, unexpectedly arrives. Tensions rise between the brothers, roles reverse, and chaos ensues confronting their shared past and strained relationship, culminating in a raw and explosive exploration of family and identity.

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Need weekend plans? Check out Motor City Comic Con in Novi

Motor City Comic Con

November 8th- November 10th

Surburban Collection Showplace, Novi

Attention nerds! Motor City Comic Con is this weekend, which is basically like Christmas for geeks. Out of all the comic cons that happen in Detroit, Motor City Comic Con may take the cake. Especially when it comes to celebrities that are set to appear. In no particular order, you can see John Cusack, Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom from “Harry Potter”), Dave Coulier (“Full House”), Alan Ruck (“Succession,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”), Priscilla Presley, Christopher Lintz-Plasse (McLovin from “Super Bad”), Wayne Knight (“Seinfeld”), John Cleese, Joel McHale, all the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and many more.

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Michigander (Ticketmaster)

Michigander

Friday, November 8th at 7pm

Saint Andrew’s Hall, Detroit

We’ll give you one guess which state indie rock artist Michigander is from? If you guessed Michigan, you’re correct! The Michigan native is coming out with his debut album in February, and we cannot wait to hear it. Michigander has played in Detroit plenty of times but headlining the historic and iconic St. Andrew’s Hall is a pretty great accomplishment, especially someone who is native to Michigan.

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The Game Show (Hatch Art)

The Game Show

Saturday, November 9th from 6pm-9pm

Hatch Art, Hamtramck

This Saturday, The Game Show, a fun hearted group art exhibition will have an opening reception from 6pm-9pm. Over 20 artists will display handmade games they created. Hatch Gallery’s director Christopher Schneider, an avid board game player decided to curate this exhibit after success with last year’s holiday season exhibit “Toys”.

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Cranbrook Art Museum (Cranbrook Art Museum)

Free Admission Day

Thursdays from 11am-8pm

Cranbrook Art Museum

Did you know that every Thursday Cranbrook Art Museum is open late and has free admission? Well, you do now. Currently, the museum has three new and two ongoing exhibits you can check out when you visit. If a Thursday museum visit doesn’t work into your schedule, you can visit from 11am-5pm on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday for $6-$10.

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Fall Fest (Michigan First Credit Union)

Fall Fest at Columbia Street

Now-November 15th

Columbia Street, The District Detroit

Fall Fest returns to Columbia Street, The District Detroit’s pedestrian-only space between the historic Fox Theatre and Little Caesars World Headquarters. From now through November 15th, Columbia Street has transformed into a delightful fall experience with fun photo opportunities and autumn themed treats. Fall Fest is free and open to the public.

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Fire Performer (UniverSoul Circus)

UniverSoul Circus

October 31st- November 24th

2600 E Atwater, Detroit

The circus is in town! This isn’t your average circus, this is the circus with SOUL and the gas turned all the way up. We are talking performers, stunts, tricks and thrilling entertainment. The circus will be here almost the entire month of November, so you have plenty of time to see this awesome show.

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Mic Drop Tuesdays (One Mike Detroit)