 says the real number could be closer to half a million. Rich says prevention is the best way to avoid tick bites. He suggests wearing permathen-treated clothing, using bug spray with DEET, and doing tick checks on yourself and your pets. In sports, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game is tonight in Arlington, Texas. Today's weather forecast, in a word, hot. Most spots will be in the 80s and 90s, with heat index readings in the 90s.