Tigers, Brewers Collect Holiday Wins – Tuesday Sports Wrap

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High School
The high school softball tournament opens today, as Hancock takes on Jeffers at the Boneyard in Lake Linden. Our coverage will begin around 3:10, with the first pitch at 3:30 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.

In baseball, Houghton plays a regular-season game at Negaunee this afternoon.

MLB
James McCann’s grand slam powered the Detroit Tigers to a 9-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels yesterday. Leonys Martin also homered. Matthew Boyd struggled with his control, but turned in five scoreless innings to get the win.

The Tigers will host the Angels again tonight. Michael Fulmer will start against Nick Tropeano. Pregame coverage will begin at 6:45 on 99.3 The Lift.

Utility player Niko Goodrum had to leave yesterday’s game after three innings because of heat exhaustion. Team officials say a workout supplement he took before the game contributed to dehydration, and that he should be ready to play today.

Ryan Braun scored three runs, as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-3 yesterday. Braun got on base every time he went to the plate. Christian Yelich and Jonathan Villar homered. Brent Suter pitched four scoreless innings, but gave up all three St. Louis runs on two home runs in the fifth.

The Brewers entertain the Cardinals again this evening. Zach Davies will pitch against Michael Wacha.

NHL
The Golden Knights won the opening game of the Stanley Cup final last night, with a 6-4 victory over the Capitals. Game two will be played tomorrow in Las Vegas.

NBA
The Warriors advanced to the NBA final by defeating the Rockets 101-92 yesterday. After winning the Western Conference championship 4-3, Houston will face Cleveland in the championship series beginning Thursday night in Oakland.

Horseshoes
The Copper Country Horseshoe League begins play tonight…
– Dreamland Two takes on Dreamland One at the Dreamland Bar.
– Loading Zone meets Drift Inn at the Drift Inn.
– Harter’s Party Store plays Rocky’s Bar at Rocky’s Bar.
– Harter’s Carquest faces Ahmeek Fire Department at Ahmeek Park.
– Calumet One takes on L and L at the Calumet Dam.

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