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MLB – Tigers Fall to Indians
Justin Verlander was effective in his first start of the season, but the bullpen was not, as the Detroit Tigers lost to the Cleveland Indians 5-4 yesterday. Verlander allowed two runs on three hits over five innings, and left with a one-run lead. Blaine Hardy opened the sixth, and gave up a run when David Murphy tripled home Michael Brantley. Alex Wilson relieved Hardy, and gave up a sacrifice fly. Hardy was charged with both runs, and took the loss. The Tigers threatened in the ninth, but J.D. Martinez grounded into a double play to end the game.
The Tigers host the Indians again this afternoon. Alfredo Simon will pitch against Corey Kluber. Hear the first pitch at 1:08 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY.
Detroit designated hitter Victor Martinez will begin a rehab assignment with the Toledo Mud Hens today. Martinez has been on the disabled list while trying to strengthen his left knee following offseason surgery.
The Milwaukee Brewers fell to the Washington Nationals 7-2 yesterday. Washington rookie starter Joe Ross went eight innings to earn his first career win. Milwaukee’s only runs came in the second inning, on an RBI single by Jean Segura, and double by Scooter Gennett. Jimmy Nelson gave up all seven runs, and was charged with the loss.
The Brewers host the Nationals again this afternoon. Taylor Jungmann will start against Max Scherzer.
Women Rule Pequaming Events
Ladies took overall honors in all three running events at the Baraga County Lake Trout Festival yesterday.
– In the half marathon, Stacy Brussiere from Chassell finished with a time of 1:33:09… more than two minutes ahead of Rebecca Steinbrecher of Iron Mountain. Brent Gustavson of Ham Lake, Minnesota, was less than second back in third place.
– In the eight-mile Pequaming Run, Tazia Ballor of L’Anse took first, with a time of 1:01:52… four seconds ahead of Gary Darling from Champion. Mike Galetto from Hancock was a close third.
– In the 5k, Kelly Menge from Negaunee finished two-tenths of a second ahead of Pete Menge from Negaunee.
In the Tour da L’Anse bike race, Matthew Colligan from DePere, Wisconsin placed first in the 52-mile event, with a time of 2:14:32… two seconds ahead of Colby Lash from Marquette. Heather Austin from Chassell was the top women’s finisher. Robert MacInnes from Houghton win the 22-mile event, with a time of 1:15:11. Dave Gemignani from Hancock was second, and Heidi Darcy of L’Anse was the top women’s finisher.
See the full results from all of the Lake Trout Festival events here.
At the Keweenaw Bay Classic Fishing Tournament, a record field of 132 boats produced a record payout of $1,500 for first place in both the lake trout and salmon divisions. The team of Lyberg and Lyberg took the lake trout title, with a catch of 52 pounds. Bad Habit won the salmon division, with a 17.2 pound catch.
To make sure your team’s scores are included in morning sports, send them to mornings@up.net.
