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MLB
Rookie pitcher Michael Fulmer led the Detroit Tigers to a 4-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics Friday night. Fulmer gave up just one hit through the first seven innings. He left the game after surrendering two hits in the eighth. Oakland’s only run came off Francisco Rodriguez in the ninth inning. Nick Castellanos belted his 10th home run of the season to lead the offense.
The Tigers have won nine of their last 11 games, and continue that series at Oakland this afternoon. This would be Jordan Zimmermann’s turn in the rotation, but he’s sidelined with a groin strain. Matt Boyd is expected to be called up from Toledo to fill in. Jesse Hahn will pitch for the Athletics. Hear the first pitch at 4:05 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
Aaron Hill homered twice, as the Milwaukee Brewers overcame an early deficit to defeat the Cincinnati Reds 9-5 Friday night. Jonathan Lucroy also homered, and drove in three runs. Zach Davies gave up three runs in the top of the first inning. He continued into the sixth, and was charged with all five Cincinnati runs.
The Brewers host the Reds again this afternoon. Chase Anderson will pitch against Alfredo Simon.
NBA
The Cleveland Cavaliers moved into the NBA championship series with a 113-87 victory over the Toronto Raptors Friday night. The Cavaliers won the Eastern Conference final four games to two. The Western Conference final continues tonight, as the Warriors face the Thunder. Oklahoma City leads that set three games to two.
NHL
The Detroit Red Wings have signed center Tomas Nosek to a two-year contract extension. The Czech native played most of last season with the Wings’ minor league team in Grand Rapids.
Ride the Keweenaw
The annual Ride the Keweenaw weekend continues today, with guided rides at the Tech, Churning Rapids and Swedetown trails. A number of activities are scheduled for tomorrow in Copper Harbor. For the full schedule, click here.
Stanton Five-Mile
The annual Stanton Five-Mile Run/Walk from the Houghton Breakers to the Kenner Dome will be held today. If you didn’t sign up online, you can register this morning beginning at 7:00 at the Kenner Dome. Shuttle service will be provided from the Dome to the Breakers. Walkers start at 8:30, and runners at 9:00. For details, click here.
Our coverage of the high school baseball and softball tournaments begins Tuesday. The Calumet baseball team faces Houghton at 4:00 at the Hancock Driving Park. The Hancock and Lake Linden-Hubbell softball teams play at 6:00 at the Boneyard. Our pregame show will begin around 3:45 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
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