Houghton Softball Takes Two from Marquette – Sunday Sports Wrap

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High School

In high school softball Saturday…
• Houghton swept its doubleheader against Marquette, 5-1 and 9-4. Estella Soumis struck out six to earn the win in the opener. Fayah Zapolnik had two hits and two RBI. Romi Mattson struck out five to get the victory in the nightcap. Soumis had two hits and three RBI.

NHL

In opening-round NHL tournament play last night…
• David Pastrnak’s overtime goal gave the Bruins a 2-1 victory over the Maple Leafs. Boston win that series 4-3.

Today…
• The Eastern Conference second round begins as the Rangers host the Hurricanes.
• The Western Conference first round ends, as the Stars entertain the Knights. That series is tied 3-3.

NBA

The Western Conference semifinals opened last night…
• The Timberwolves outscored the Nuggets 106-99.

Today, the Eastern Conference first round concludes, as the Cavaliers welcome the Magic. That series is tied 3-3.

MLB

Casey Mize gave up five early runs, and that was all the Yankees needed to defeat the Tigers 5-3 Saturday. Detroit got a leadoff home run from Riley Greene.

The Tigers visit the Yankees again today. Tarik Skubal will start against Nestor Cortes. Coverage will begin at 1:10 on 99.3 The Lift.

The Brewers’ late comeback fell short in a 6-5 loss to the Cubs. Starter Tobias Myers lasted just three innings, surrendering four runs. After Chicago tacked on another run in the sixth, the Crew stormed back with four in the top of the seventh, powered by an Oliver Dunn triple and a Blake Perkins home run. The Cubs added a run in the bottom of the eighth. Trailing by two in the top of the ninth, Milwaukee plated one run on a single by William Contreras. But, with two runners on base, Tyler Black struck out, and Willy Adames grounded into a force out to end the game.

The Brewers play in Chicago again today. Freddy Peralta will pitch against Javier Assad.

Joey Weimer has been added to Milwaukee’s injured list, after experiencing discomfort in a knee Friday. The diagnosis is a strained muscle, and team officials hope he’ll be able to return in a couple of weeks. Andruw Monasterio has been brought up from Nashville to fill in. The Brewers also optioned pitcher Corbin Martin down to the Sounds.

Local Sports Broadcasts

• Tomorrow – Softball – Hancock at Calumet – Copper Ball games – 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.
• Friday – Baseball – Hancock at Houghton – 3:45 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.

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