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MLB – Tigers
Franklin Gutierrez’ pinch-hit grand slam home in the eighth inning powered the Seattle Mariners to an 11-9 victory over the Detroit Tigers last night. The blow off Neftali Feliz erased a nice comeback by the Tigers, who had fallen behind early when Shane Greene gave up four runs in the first inning. Greene settled down, and pitched into the fifth, giving up just one more run. Detroit chipped away, and eventually surged ahead with a four-run fifth inning. Yoenis Cespedes and J.D. Martinez homered for the Tigers, who dropped 10.5 games behind the Royals in the American League Central. Martinez’ shot to center field was measured at 467 feet – a Comerica Park record.
The Tigers continue that home set against the Mariners tonight. Anibal Sanchez will start against Mike Montgomery. Hear the first pitch at 7:08 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY.
Former Tigers’ reliever Joba Chamberlain has signed a minor-league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Matt Garza tossed six shutout innings, as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Cleveland Indians 8-1 last night. Jean Segura homered for Milwaukee.
The Brewers and Indians wrap up that quick two-game series this afternoon. Kyle Lohse will pitch against Cody Anderson.
Copper Country Twilight League Baseball
In Copper Country Twilight League baseball last night…
– At the Hancock Driving Park, Dean Kangas-State Farm edged Pat’s Foods/Mosquito Inn 3-2. Owen Kariniemi earned the complete-game win, and also had three hits.
– At the Stanton field, Wolverine/Orbit got past the Stanton Wildcats 7-5.
Copper Country Slow Pitch Softball
In Copper Country Slow Pitch Softball League action tonight…
– At Hurontown, Bucko’s/Labatts takes on Matt’s Auto Glass at 6:15, then faces Goal Post at 7:30.
– At the Hancock Driving Park, McGann’s/Northern Auto plays Auto Value at 6:15, and then meets Marley Bar at 7:30.
– At Tapiola, Library/ThermoAnalytics faces Erickson Crowley Peterson 6:15.
Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball
In women’s fast pitch play tonight, the annual All-Star Game will be played at the Chassell field. You’re invited to enjoy the competition. Food will be served beginning at 6:00, and the game begins at 6:30. The field is located behind the Chassell Heritage Center.
Red Wings Sign Pulkkinen
The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward Teemu Pulkkinen to a one-year contract. Pulkkinen led the American Hockey League in goals last season, despite spending 31 games with the Wings. He was a restricted free agent. Tomas Jurco is Detroit’s only remaining unsigned restricted free agent.
