Hancock, Calumet Softball Split DH – Wednesday Sports Wrap

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High School

In high school softball yesterday…
• Hancock defeated Calumet 6-3 in the opener of their doubleheader. Sadie Biekkola struck out six . Mallory Sporalski hit a two run homer for Hancock. Bethany Garrow had three hits for Calumet, who scored all their runs with two outs in the final inning. The Copper Kings took the nightcap 11-3. Audrey Erkkila gave up just three hits. Molly Erkkila had three hits and Bella Coppo hit two home runs for the Copper Kings. Sadie Biekkola had a home run for the Bulldogs.
• Jeffers swept L’Anse, 13-11 and 14-8.

In softball today, weather permitting…
• Hancock visits Lake Linden-Hubbell.

In baseball yesterday…
• The Hancock-Lake Linden-Hubbell games were canceled because of a logistics issue. Instead, Hancock picked up a quick game against Jeffers, which the Jets won 2-1. Cody Turner struck out 13 to get the win. Turner, Treyton Helminen and Levi Frahm each had two hits for Jeffers.
• L’Anse took two from Ontonagon, 7-6 in extra innings, and 11-2.

In baseball today…
• Calumet plays at Jeffers.

The Houghton girls soccer team welcomes Iron Mountain this afternoon. Coverage will begin at 4:45 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.

The Houghton Invitational golf tournament has been canceled because of the weather.

NHL

In opening-round NHL tournament play yesterday…
• The Maple Leafs slipped past the Bruins 3-2 in overtime. Boston leads that series 3-2.
• The Hurricanes dispatched the Islanders 6-3. Carolina takes that series 4-1.
• The Avalanche buried the Jets 6-3. Denver wins that series 4-1.
• The Predators edged the Canucks 2-1. Vancouver leads that series 3-1.

Tonight…
• The Stars welcome the Golden Knights. That series is tied 2-2.
• The Oilers welcome the Kings. Edmonton leads that set 3-1.

NBA

In opening-round NBA tournament play yesterday…
• The 76ers held off the Knicks 112-106. New York leads that series 3-2.
• The Cavaliers shaded the Magic 104-103. Cleveland takes a 3-2 series lead.
• The Bucks got past the Pacers 115-92. Indiana leads that set 3-2.

Tonight…
• The Celtics entertain the Heat. Boston leads that series 3-1.
• The Clippers host the Mavericks. That series is tied 2-2.

MLB

The Tigers split their doubleheader against the Cardinals yesterday. Detroit dropped the opener 2-1. Riley Greene’s fourth-inning homer held up until Saint Louis scored twice off Shelby Miller in the top of the ninth. That spoiled a great start by Jack Flaherty, who pitched into the seventh, allowed just two hits, and struck out 14, including the first seven batter he faced. That tied a major league record. The Tigers’ bats woke up for an 11-6 victory in the nightcap. Greene homered again, and Wenceel Pérez hit two out. In a spot start, Matt Manning tossed four shutout innings, but left as the Cardinals scored five runs in the fifth.

The Tigers host the Cardinals again this afternoon. Kenta Maeda will start against Miles Mikolas. Coverage will begin at 12:45 on 99.3 The Lift.

Andy Ibáñez returned to the Detroit line-up yesterday, after missing more than three weeks with a strained hamstring. Buddy Kennedy was returned to Toledo.

The Brewers bombed the Rays 8-2 last night. Freddy Peralta pitched into the sixth, allowing two runs on just one hit. Willy Adames had four hits, including a home run. Brice Turang added three hits. It was a testy game, with Peralta ejected after umpires ruled he had thrown a pitch at Tampa Bay center fielder Jose Siri. Siri, Milwaukee pitcher Abner Uribe and manager Pat Murphy were also ejected in the consternation that followed, which led to a bench-clearing brawl.

The Brewers entertain the Rays again this afternoon. Colin Rea will pitch against Zach Eflin.

Gary Sánchez left last night’s game in the first inning with a tight hamstring. He’ll be evaluated today. The Crew also called up Tyler Black from Nashville, and sent Owen Miller down.

Local Sports Broadcasts

• Today – Girls Soccer – Iron Mountain at Houghton – 4:45 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Friday – Baseball – Hancock at Calumet – 3:45 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Monday – Softball – Hancock at Calumet – Copper Ball game – 3:45 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Tuesday – Baseball – Houghton at Calumet – 3:45 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.

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