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MLB
For the first time since 2012, the National League won the MLB All Star game last night. Rockies catcher Elías Díaz’ two-run homer in the eighth inning was the winning blow, and earned him the game’s Most Valuable Player award. Tigers representative Michael Lorenzen faced three batters in the seventh inning, allowing an infield single, and retiring two. Milwaukee representative Corbin Burnes did not get into the game.
The MLB draft concluded yesterday. Overall, the Tigers took 10 pitchers and 11 position players. Nine of their selections were high school players. The Brewers claimed 12 pitchers and five position players – all infielders.
The Tigers return to action Friday night at Seattle. Coverage will begin at 9:45 on 99.3 The Lift.
The Brewers resume their season Friday evening at Cincinnati.
Fast Pitch Softball
In Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball League play tonight…
• At the Chassell field, Superior Service faces Superior National Bank at 7:15.
• At the Bone Yard in Lake Linden, Tervo Agency takes on JB’s at 5:30, and Gold Standard meets REL at 7:15.
Slow Pitch Softball
In Copper Country Slow Pitch Softball League action this evening…
• At Miller Memorial Field in Laurium, Amy J’s plays Superior Lube at 6:15, then faces Downtowner Two at 7:30.
• At the Hancock Driving Park, A and S Industrial/Loukus Tech faces Auto Pro/Thermoanalytics at 6:15, then plays McGann’s/Northern Auto at 7:30.
Fishing
The second annual CLK Rotary Club Fishing Tournament will be held Saturday on Lake Superior. Participants can launch from Copper Harbor, Lac La Belle, Eagle Harbor, or Big Traverse. Fishing will be open from 6 am until 3 pm.
The rules meeting will take place Friday at 6 pm at the Siskiwit Reception Hall. Weigh-in and the awards ceremony will be held Saturday at 5 pm at the Loukus Tech building.
Prizes include $2,000 for the top catches for lake trout and salmon, along with many other cash awards.
To register, email ecpfhethan@gmail.com with the name of your boat and your captain.
The Calumet-Keweenaw Sportsmen’s Club is hosting its annual Free Kids Fishing Derby at the Swedetown pond Saturday. Registration opens at 9. Kids can fish from 9:30 until noon, and then enjoy lunch as prizes are handed out. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A few rods and reels will be available, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own. Free bait will be provided.
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