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MLB The Cleveland Indians scored five runs in the second inning, and went on to defeat the Detroit Tigers 8-3 yesterday. The outburst came off Daniel Norris, who was hurt by some sloppy defense. Norris wound up pitching seven innings. He was charged with six runs on eight hits, and …

American Legion Baseball The Copper Country Flames dropped both of their Saturday games at the Escanaba tournament. In the first contest of the day, Kade Ferrell pitched well, but was hurt by six Flames errors in a 6-4 loss to Kimberly. Farrell, Sam Kiiskila and Carter Crouch each had two …

American Legion Baseball The Copper Country Flames split their first two games yesterday, at this weekend’s tournament in Escanaba. They dropped the opener 10-2 to De Pere. Brandon Norkol, Sam Kiiskila, Carter Crouch, Will Romano, Kade Farrell, and Eli Oldt had hits. The Flames bounced back to defeat the Marquette …

Twilight League Baseball In Copper Country Twilight League baseball last evening… – REL-Mohawk Technology edged Superior National Bank-Stanton 10-9. – Dean Kangas-State Farm outscored Garnet Garage 9-6. American Legion Baseball The Copper Country Flames American Legion baseball team begins play at a weekend tournament in Escanaba today. MLB The Detroit …

Fast Pitch Softball In Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball action last night, Northern Michigan Land Brokers earned two victories over Crush/Diamond House/Baby E’s, 12-3 and 11-9. Mel Baker was the winning pitcher in the first game, with relief help from Isabelle Cleary. Anna Gaffney hit an out-of-the park home run, …

Twilight League Baseball In Copper Country Twilight League baseball last evening… – Garnet Garage v Dean Kangas-State Farm – no report. – REL-Mohawk Technology defeated Superior National Bank-Stanton 9-3. Fast Pitch Softball In Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball action tonight, Northern Michigan Land Brokers will play Crush/Diamond House/Baby E’s at …

Fast Pitch Softball In Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball action last night, Superior National Bank swept its doubleheader against Coca Cola of Hancock last night, 18-5 and 12-4. Vera Peterson was the winning pitcher in the first contest. Janie Berg had two singles for SNB and Celia Peterson and Andrea …

Keweenaw Chain Drive Festival Sam Kilpela from Atlantic Mine won the 28-mile XC race Saturday at the Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids Trails in a photo finish. Kilpela crossed the line four-tenths of a second ahead of runner-up Chad Wells of Petoskey. Ben Kalis of Big Rapids finished third, five …

Keweenaw Chain Drive Festival Sam Kilpela from Atlantic Mine won the 28-mile XC race yesterday at the Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids Trails in a photo finish. Kilpela crossed the line four-tenths of a second ahead of runner-up Chad Wells of Petoskey. Ben Kalis of Big Rapids finished third, five …

Running Mark Ousdigian of Houghton took the title at the Aspirus Thatcher Markham Memorial 5k Run last night. Houghton’s Eric Houck came in second, with Justin Micillo of Rochester, New York, placing third. Kristen Monahan of Houghton was the top women’s finisher, with Chassell’s Lela Rautiola second, and Michele Reinke …