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High School
In high school softball yesterday, Hancock took both ends of its doubleheader against Houghton, 3-1 and 11-10. The Bulldogs came from eight runs down to win the second game.
In softball today, L’Anse plays at Baraga. Our coverage of the doubleheader will begin around 3:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
Finlandia
The Finlandia University baseball team will open its first-ever post-season tournament today, when it begins competition in the City University of New York Athletic Conference championship. The Lions are seeded sixth, and will face third-seeded Lehman College at 10:00 this morning. If they win, they’ll play a second game at 2:30. The tournament is being played at Manhattanville College, north of New York City.
MLB
John Hicks’ squeeze bunt in the 12th inning lifted the Detroit Tigers to a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays yesterday afternoon. Hicks’ perfect dribbler along the first base line brought home JaCoby Jones, who had opened the inning with a triple. Michael Fulmer gave up single runs in the first and second innings, but then pitched through the sixth for a quality start. Six Detroit relievers combined to allow just two hits and one walk over the final six innings, with Warwick Saupold eventually getting the win. James McCann homered for Detroit.
The Tigers begin a series in Kansas City this afternoon. Mike Fiers will pitch against Eric Skoglund. Pregame coverage will begin at 1:50 on 99.3 The Lift.
Wade Miley gave up a run on three hits over six innings in his season debut, as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 3-1 last night. Christian Yelich homered.
The Brewers have today off, and host the Pittsburgh Pirates tomorrow evening. Junior Guerra will pitch against Nick Kingham.
Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw left last night’s game in the second inning, after fouling a ball off his right foot. Ryan Braun exited in the sixth inning because of a calf problem. Both are expected to be ready to play tomorrow.
Before last night’s game, the Brewers called up outfielder Brett Phillips. Pitcher Brandon Woodruff was sent down to Colorado. To make room when Miley was activated from the disabled list, pitcher Oliver Drake was designated for assignment.
NHL
In the NHL playoffs last night…
– Tampa Bay defeated Boston 4-1. The Lightning lead that series 2-1.
– San Jose shut out Las Vegas 4-0. That set is tied 2-2.
Tonight…
– Washington skates at Pittsburgh. The Capitals lead that series 2-1.
– Nashville lays at Winnipeg. The Jets are up 2-1 in that series.
NBA
In the NBA playoffs last night…
– Utah got past Houston 116-108. That series is tied 1-1.
Tonight…
– Cleveland plays at Toronto. The Cavaliers lead that series 1-0.
– Philadelphia tips off at Boston. The Celtics lead that set 1-0.
Softball
The Copper Country Women’s Fast Pitch Softball League is finalizing plans for the summer. The deadline to enter a team is this coming Tuesday. The organizational meeting will be held May 16th, and games are tentatively set to begin June 6th. If you’d like more information, link to the league Facebook Page here.
Email sports stories and game results to mornings@up.net.
