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MLB – Tigers
The Pittsburgh Pirates scored four runs in the ninth inning, and completed a sweep of the Detroit Tigers with an 8-4 victory yesterday. Pittsburgh scored single runs in the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh innings, while Detroit could get nothing going against Francisco Liriano. J.D. Martinez closed the cap with a three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth, but the Pirates teed off on Bruce Rondon and Tom Gorzelanny to put the game away.
The Tigers will reportedly purchase the contract of right-handed reliever Jeff Ferrell from Toledo before tonight’s game. Ferrell had been pitching at Double-A Erie until his promotion to the Mud Hens less than a week ago. Through last season, he was a starter. There’s no word as to who will be cut to make room on the 25-man roster.
The Tigers open a home set against the Toronto Blue Jays tonight. Anibal Sanchez will pitch against Drew Hutchison. Hear the first pitch at 7:08 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY.
The Milwaukee Brewers completed a sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies with an 8-7 victory last night. Adam Lind’s RBI single in the top of 11th inning drove in the winning run. Francisco Rodriguez pitched a perfect bottom of the 11th to earn his 18th save.
The Brewers begin a set against the Reds at Cincinnati tonight. Mike Fiers will start against Michael Lorenzen.
Copper Country Twilight League Baseball
In Copper Country Twilight League baseball last night…
– At the Dollar Bay field, the game between Pat’s Foods/Mosquito Inn and Dean Kangas State Farm was postponed.
– At the Wolverine field, the result of the Stanton Wildcats’ game against Wolverine/Orbit was not reported.
Pistons Add Players
The Detroit Pistons added four players to their roster yesterday, while an expected departure was confirmed.
Say “goodbye” to free agent Greg Monroe, who signed a three-year, 50-million dollar deal with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Say “hello” to free agent center Aron Baynes, who was signed to a three year contract that could be worth as much as 20-million dollars. Baynes averaged seven points and five rebounds per game for the Spurs last season, and will probably back up starting center Andre Drummond.
And, say “hello” to Marcus Morris, Danny Granger and Reggie Bullock… all of whom were obtained from the Phoenix Suns, who dumped their contracts in exchange for a single second-round draft choice in 2020. Morris averaged 10 points and five rebounds last season, and signed a four-year, 20-million dollar extension that begins this season. He could compete for the starting small forward spot. Granger was once a top scorer, but has battled injuries the past several seasons. This is the final year of his contract. Bullock was the Clipper’s top draft pick in 2013, but hasn’t made much of an impact.
Lions’ Sanders Passes
Detroit Lions hall-of-fame tight end Charlie Sanders has died. Sanders played all 10 of his NFL seasons in Detroit. He was selected to seven Pro Bowls, and named to the 1970s All-Decade Team. He went on to serve the the Lions as a coach, scout, and assistant director of pro personnel. Charlie Sanders was 68. He had been battling cancer.
Packers’ Jones Suspended
Green Bay Packers’ defensive end Datone Jones has been suspended for one game without pay for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. He’ll miss Green Bay’s season opener against the Chicago Bears.
Frisbee Tournament Tomorrow
The 58th annual Coca Cola International Frisbee Tournament begins tomorrow morning at Agassiz Field in Calumet, and continues through Sunday afternoon. The defending champion Boomtown Saints lead the field – they’ve won two straight titles, and five times overall. Last year’s runners-up, the Appleton Assassins, will also be back. Several local teams will be competing. On Sunday at noon, there’ll be a women’s exhibition game – the first such match at the IFT in 31 years. You’re invited to visit Agassiz Field and enjoy the action.
Tomorrow night, two Guts legends will be inducted into the International Frisbee and USA Guts Hall of Fame. Kristin Hamill was a member of the Detroit Dolls when they won four consecutive GPA World Championships. Steve Trauger is a long-time Guts player and historian, and also promotes Frisbee golf.
