Richmond Spiders vs. Old Dominion Monarchs

Quick read:

On April 15, 2026, the Richmond Spiders defeated the James Madison Dukes 10-2 in a nonconference baseball game at Veterans Memorial Park. The Spiders hit six home runs during the victory, improving their record to 20-16, while the Dukes fell to 16-19.

Richmond took an early lead in the first inning with three runs, including two home runs. James Madison responded with a two-run single by freshman Keegan Haesler, who finished 1 for 3 with a walk and two RBIs, one of five Dukes to record a hit

In Game 17 on Tuesday, the Detroit Tigers defeated the Kansas City Royals 2-1. Tony Paul of The Detroit News praised the Tigers' new broadcast home, Detroit SportsNet, for its clean presentation under the MLB Media umbrella, noting the removal of excessive gambling odds and graphics, though he expressed hope this continues after the network's sponsor, bet365, becomes a legal betting operator in Michigan later this month.

Conversely, Paul criticized the outlook for center fielder Parker Meadows, who was transferred to the 60-day injured list with a broken arm and concussion following a...