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MLB
The Detroit Tigers’ slide continued last night, with a 7-5 loss to the Seattle Mariners. Justin Verlander carried a perfect game into the bottom of the sixth inning, and had a 4-0 lead, thanks to a home run by James McCann and a two-run single by Justin Upton. But, the Mariners broke through with three runs to chase Verlander from the game. They scored four more off Shane Greene in the seventh to put the game away.
The Tigers have lost 11 of their last 15 games, and wrap up that series at Seattle tonight. Daniel Norris will start against Andrew Moore. Pregame coverage will begin at 9:45 on 99.3 The Lift.
The Milwaukee Brewers scored three runs in the seventh inning, and came from behind to edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 last night. Domingo Santana’s two-run homer was the big blow. Junior Guerra gave up three runs over six innings. Oliver Drake got the win in relief.
The Brewers conclude that home set against the Pirates this afternoon. Chase Anderson will pitch against Ivan Nova.
Milwaukee second baseman Jonathan Villar and outfielder Ryan Braun will start minor-league rehab assignments tonight. If things go well, both could be back with the Brewers early next week.
Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball
In Copper Country Women’s Fast Pitch Softball last night…
– Calumet-Campioni True Value held off Calumet Golf Club-Loading Zone 13-9. Calumet-Campioni led 9-3 heading into the final inning. Calumet Golf Club-Loading Zone scored six in the top of the inning to tie the game, but Ally 
Spence’s home run in the bottom of the seventh drove in the winning runs.
– Calumet-Campioni True Value then routed Frank A. Douglass Agency 22-1. Kayley King was the winning pitcher. Ally Spence, Kierstyn Codere and Vera Peterson each had two hits for Calumet/Campioni True Value.
– Northern Michigan Land Brokers built an early 6-1 lead, then hung on to edge Mattila Rock and Dock 6-5. Hannah Hill got the win, and had two hits. Mel Baker had two hits for Mattila.
– Superior National Bank got past Auto Pro Glass and Tire 6-3. SNB scored four in the third inning to put the game away. Rosalie Anderson struck out 14 and walked three to get the win. Sarah Audette struck out 10 and walked just one, but suffered the loss. Adena Anderson had a double and two singles for SNB.
Twilight League
In Copper Country Twilight League baseball tonight…
– Wolverine-Orbit faces REL-Mohawk Technologies at the Hancock Driving Park.
– Dean Kangas-State Farm meets Superior National Bank-Stanton at the Stanton field.
NHL
Tomas Nosek is no longer a Detroit Red Wing. The young center was taken by the new Las Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL expansion draft yesterday. The Knights bypassed goalie Petr Mrazek, whom Detroit left unprotected.
NBA
The NBA amateur draft will be held tonight. The Detroit Pistons hold the 12th pick in the first round, and do not have a second-round selection.
NFL
Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Letroy Guion is in trouble again. Guion was arrested on a DUI charge early yesterday morning in Hawaii. Guion missed the first three games of the 2015 season following an arrest for possession of marijuana and a firearm. He’s also facing a suspension for the first four games of the 2017 regular season for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.
KBIC Kids Fishing Derby
The annual KBIC Kids Fishing Derby will be held Saturday at the Sand Point pond, near the lighthouse at the Ojibwa Recreation Area north of Baraga. Registration for kids ages four through 12 will open at 9:00, and fishing will take place between 10:00 and 2:00. All are invited, at no charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For full details, visit the event Facebook page.
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