THE HOT CORNER

September 9, 2009 - 9:00 pm

Dan Behringer, Review-Journal, 2-8 (overall record)

Today's best bet: Detroit Tigers-KANSAS CITY ROYALS (Under 8)

The Tigers' Justin Verlander (16-7, 3.29 ERA) has a 2.64 ERA since April 27 and is 9-1, 2.38 in 13 career starts against the Royals. Kansas City starter Robinson Tejeda (1-1, 3.61) has thrown 13 straight scoreless innings, holding the Angels to one hit for 5 1/3 innings in his last outing. Of Detroit's 68 road games this season, 42 have gone under the total.

Sports on TV in Las Vegas

May 5, 2024 - 10:00 pm

Here’s today’s local and national sports schedule, including television and radio listings.

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