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MLB – Tigers Rained Out Again
For the second straight day, the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Indians were rained out Saturday. Friday’s game will be made up today, as part of a traditional doubleheader. Justin Verlander will start against Trevor Bauer in the first game. Hear the first pitch at 1:10 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY. The second game will follow. Randy Wolf will pitch against Carlos Carrasco.
As for making up Saturday’s game, the Tigers and Indians have no common off-days remaining on their schedules. The most likely scenario would have the teams play on October 5th – the day after the regular season ends. However, if the game would have no playoff implications, it might just be dropped.
Zach Davies gave up six runs through less than four innings, as the Milwaukee Brewers lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-2 on Saturday. The Bucs put an exclamation point on the victory when Michael Morse hit a grand slam off Elian Herrera in the seventh. Game details are here.
The Brewers wrap up that set at Pittsburgh this afternoon. Taylor Jungmann will pitch against Francisco Liriano.
Medical tests have confirmed that Milwaukee catcher Jonathan Lucroy suffered a concussion when he was hit in the face by a foul tip Tuesday night. It’s not known how long he’ll be sidelined.
High School
In high school football Saturday…
– Baraga rolled over the Charlton Heston Academy 63-8.
– Ontonagon bombed Brimley 54-14.
Friday night…
– Houghton shut out Ironwood 38-0.
– Calumet fell to Ishpeming 34-8.
– Hancock lost to Northland Pines 55-28.
– Lake Linden Hubbell rolled over Baldwin 48-20 at the Superior Dome.
– L’Anse dropped a 20-12 decision to Westwood.
On Thursday night, Ewen-Trout Creek lost to Posen 30-24.
In high school volleyball Saturday…
– Hancock fell to Kingsford 2-0 in the finals of The Rock Invitational at Gladston. The Bulldogs had reached the title match by defeating Houghton 2-0 in the semifinals.
– Baraga won its own Invitational. Scores were not provided.
The Team Copper Country U18 hockey team fell to the Soo Indians 2-1 Saturday. Jacob Kruse scored Team CC’s only goal. Ian Carroll took the loss in goal. Team CC bounced back to take a 4-2 victory over Soo Canada last night. Dawson Kero got the win. Reid Pietila, Teddy Randell, Cole Jepson, and Jack Sturos scored. Dylan Paavola had three assists. Team Copper Country will face the Soo Indians again this morning at 10:00.
MTU
The Michigan Tech football team came from behind to edge Malone 28-27 Saturday afternoon. The Huskies trailed 20-7 in the second quarter, after the Pioneers scored on their first three possessions. Brandon Cowie completed 19-of-27 passes for 243 yards. His 21-yard strike to David Walter tied the game with six minutes remaining. Josh King’s extra point provided the winning margin. Details and video are here.
The Michigan Tech volleyball team improved to 8-0 on the season with 3-1 wins over Saint Cloud State (18-25, 25-16, 25-11, 25-21) and South Dakota Mines (26-28, 25-16, 25-22, 25-19) Saturday. Full details are here.
The MTU women’s tennis team earned its first win of the season, with a 5-4 victory over Ashland Saturday. Details are here.
Both MTU cross country teams finished in the top five at the Midwest Open in Kenosha Saturday. Details are here.
NMU
The Northern Michigan University football team defeated Quincy 31-14 Saturday afternoon. The win came at a cost, though. Starting running back Wyatt Jurasin suffered a lower body injury that could threaten the rest of his season. Game details are here.
Finlandia
The young Finlandia University football team suffered an 86-0 loss at 24th-ranked Wisconsin-Oshkosh Saturday. The Titans scored 42 points in the second quarter, and led 63-0 at halftime. 11 Oshkosh players found the endzone, as the team set a new single-game scoring record. It was the 121st home opener in Oshkosh history, and just the second game ever for the Lions. Details are here.
The Finlandia volleyball team dropped its third game at its own invitational Saturday, losing 3-1 (15-25, 28-26, 23-25, 22-25) to Rockford University. The Lions rebounded to defeat Northland College 3-2 (25-23, 10-25, 16-25, 25-16, 15-9) later in the day. See the box score from game one here, and game two here.
The Finlandia University women’s soccer team will host Mount Mary University today at noon.
NFL
The Detroit Lions open their regular season this afternoon at San Diego. Kickoff is at 4:05.
The Packers begin their regular season at Chicago today. Kickoff is at 1:00.
NHL
Johan Franzen has received medical clearance to rejoin the Detroit Red Wings. Franzen was sidelined January 6th, when he suffered a concussion when he was hit in the head by Edmonton’s Rob Klinkhammer.
Our high school football broadcasts continue Friday night, when Hancock plays at L’Anse. Pregame coverage begins around 6:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. On Saturday afternoon, Lake Linden-Hubbell hosts the Gogebic Miners. Pregame coverage will start around 1:10 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
