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MLB
The Detroit Tigers had yesterday off, and open a home set against the Arizona Diamondbacks tonight. Buck Farmer will start against Zack Greinke. Pregame coverage will begin at 6:45 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
The Milwaukee Brewers also had yesterday off. They’ll play a doubleheader at St. Louis today. The afternoon game is a makeup of a rainout on May 3rd. The regularly-scheduled game will be played this evening. Milwaukee starters have not been announced.
The Major League Baseball draft began last night. The Detroit Tigers used the 18th selection to take University of Florida pitcher Alex Faedo. They had also drafted Faedo in 2014 out of high school, but he elected to proceed to college. With the 57th pick, Detroit took left-handed power hitter Reynaldo Rivera, who led Chipola, Florida, Junior College to the National Junior College Athletic Association championship. At 6-foot-6, and 260-pounds, he will likely play first base, but also has a good enough arm that he could cover a corner outfield position.
The Milwaukee Brewers used the ninth pick to take second baseman Keston Hiura from California-Irvine. They added high school outfielder Tristan Lutz with the 34th selection, and and high school pitcher Caden Lemons with the 46th pick.
The draft continues today.
Fast Pitch Softball
In Copper Country Women’s Fast Pitch Softball League action last night…
– Auto Pro Glass and Tire defeated Frank A. Douglass Agency 9-4. Kyleigh Audette had a pair of singles for Auto Pro, 
and Kenzie Brunet and Morgan Peters each doubled. Sofie Kyllonen had a double for Douglass Agency and Reilly Therrian had two singles.
– Jan Bruin-Slot Builders pounded Northern Michigan Land Brokers 15-1. Kayley King got the win, with relief help from Molly Helminen. Brittany Heikkila had a double and two singles. Laura Lyone and Emily Erkkila each had three singles for the winners.
– Superior National Bank defeated Calumet Golf Club/The Loading Zone 6-3. Adena Anderson struck out 14, and was the winning pitcher. Sally Heinonen, Adena Anderson, and Kim Aho each had two singles for Superior National Bank. Mackenzie Lapage had two singles for Calumet Golf Club/The Loading Zone.
Twilight League
In Copper Country Twilight League baseball tonight…
– Wolverine-Orbit faces Dean Kangas-State Farm at the Hancock Driving Park.
– Superior National Bank-Stanton meets REL-Mohawk Technologies at the Stanton field.
Horseshoe League
In Copper Country Horseshoe League play last night…
– Rocky’s Bar downed Dreamland Two 7-2.
– Ahmeek Fire Department got past Drift Inn takes on 6-3.
– Harter’s Party Store defeated Dreamland One 7-2.
– L and L defeated Calumet Electronics 8-1.
– Calumet One downed Harter’s Carquest 8-1.
NBA
The Golden State Warriors won the NBA title with a 129-120 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers last night. The Warriors took the championship series four games to one, and only lost one game through the entire playoffs. Kevin Durant was named the series’ Most Valuable Player.
Finlandia
The Finlandia University women’s soccer team has added another player for next season. Samantha Ganoza played high school and club soccer in Miami, Florida.
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