Late Wins for Tigers, Brewers – Thursday Sports Wrap

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MLB

Miguel Cabrera’s single in the sixth drove home the winning run, as the Tigers shaded the Royals last night 3-2. Cabrera’s knock drove home Matt Carpenter, whose single had tied the game moments earlier. Javier Báez homered earlier in the game. Eduardo Rodriguez earned the win, allowing two runs over seven innings, and striking out seven.

The Tigers visit the Royals again this afternoon. Michael Lorenzen will start against Zack Greinke. Coverage will begin at 1:45 on 99.3 The Lift.

The Brewers got two late runs, and downed the Phillies 5-3 last evening. William Contreras’ double in the seventh inning drove in the game winner, and he doubled home an insurance run in the ninth. Chris Rea gave up three runs over five innings. Hoby Milner got the win in relief, and Devin Williams earned his 24th save.

The Brewers visit the Phillies again today. Corbin Burnes will pitch against Taijuan Walker.

Fast Pitch Softball

In Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball League play last night,,.
• Superior Service defeated JBs 8 to 6 in extra innings. Josie Connors was the winning pitcher. Milly Loukus had three singles for Superior Service, and Taryn Brey, Josie Connors and Harlee Forberg each had a double and a single. For JBs, Brynn Arko had three doubles and Stella Soumis had two doubles and a single.
• REL v Tervo Agency – no report.
• Superior National Bank defeated Gold Standard 3 to 2. Rosalie Kangas was the winning pitcher. Meg Ruohonen blasted an out of the park home run for Superior National Bank. Bekka Pelli stole home in the bottom of the seventh to win the game for SNB.

Slow Pitch Softball

In Copper Country Slow Pitch Softball League action last night…
• Bucko’s/Labatts v Superior Lube, then v Downtowner Two – no report.
• A and S Industrial/Loukus Tech v Koppers, then v Amy J’s – no report.

Twilight League

In Twilight Baseball League play this evening…
• Houghton Building Supply-Stanton plays Northern Driveline at the Stanton field.

NFL

The Lions are reported to have completed a trade with the Jets for wide receiver Denzel Mims. Mims saw little playing time for New York last year, after requesting a trade at the beginning of the season. He was a second-round pick in the 2020 draft. To get him, Detroit will give the Jets a sixth-round pick in the 2025 draft. Mims could provide some immediate help while receiver Jameson Williams sits out the first six games of the season because of a gambling policy violation.

The Lions have now signed all of their selections in the most recent draft. Second-round defensive back Brian Branch signed his rookie contract yesterday.

The Packers have signed tight end Luke Musgrave, who was a second-round pick in the most recent draft. They also inked a deal with quarterback Alex McGough, who led the Birmingham Stallions to the United States Football League title this spring, and was named the league’s Most Valuable Player.

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