Today’s Best
Top performers from the Inland Northwest and beyond:
Justin Verlander
Detroit pitcher struck out 11 Oakland batters and allowed one run in seven innings in a Game 1 win.
Giovani Bernard
North Carolina running back ran for 262 yards, including a 62-yard TD,
in win over Virginia Tech.
Brandon Phillips
Cincinnati second baseman drove in three runs on three hits as Reds won Game 1 over Giants.