Brewers Win in Eighth; Tigers Fall in Ninth – Saturday Sports Wrap

MLB

Mallex Smith’s RBI single in the bottom of the ninth lifted the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers last night. Detroit took an early lead, with solo homers by Brandon Dixon and John Hicks. Daniel Norris tossed six scoreless innings, but left after giving up a two-run homer to tie the game in the seventh. José Cisnero took the loss.

The Tigers continue that series in Seattle this afternoon. Tyler Alexander will pitch against Marco Gonzales. Pregame coverage will start at 3:45 on 99.3 The Lift.

Tigers television broadcasts have disappeared from the Dish Satellite Network. Dish has pulled the plug on all of Fox’s regional sports networks because of a contract dispute. Word is that the two sides are not close to a resolution.

Ben Gamel singled home two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning, as the Milwaukee Brewers shaded the Chicago Cubs 3-2 last evening. Gio Gonzalez gave up two runs, but left in the seventh inning with shoulder tightness.

The Brewers host the Cubs again tonight. Chase Anderson will start against Jon Lester.

It’s the third time in the last six days that a Brewers starter has left a game early with an injury. Brandon Woodruff and Jhoulys Chacín both landed on the injured list. Gonzalez will be evaluated today.

Fast Pitch Softball

The Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball League tournament will be held today at the Bone Yard in Lake Linden. Superior National Bank will play Crush/Diamond House/Baby E’s at 10:00. Coca Cola of Hancock will face Northern Michigan Land Brokers at noon. The winners will then face off in the championship contest. Our coverage of all three games will begin at 9:45 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.

NFL

The Detroit Lions have agreed to a one-year contract with former Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Mike Daniels. Daniels was released earlier this week, after having made the Pro Bowl in 2017.

NHL

The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed Dominic Turgeon to a one-year contract. He’s played most of the last two seasons with the Grand Rapids Griffins.

Finlandia

The Finlandia University men’s soccer team has signed a new recruit. Jesus Analco Morales was a team captain at Fridley High School in Minnesota.

High School

The Lake Linden-Hubbell varsity volleyball team is having a car wash, bake sale and can drive today from noon until 4:00 at the school.

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