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MLB
The Detroit Tigers couldn’t hold a 5-2 lead, and fell to the Oakland Athletics 6-5 Saturday night. Detroit took the early advantage in the second inning, on a two-run triple by Andrew Romine, and an RBI single by Nicholas Castellanos. They added single runs in the fourth and fifth innings. Oakland came back, slugging three home runs off Tigers starter Jordan Zimmermann, who gave up four runs before leaving in the sixth inning. The score remained 5-4 until the bottom of the ninth, when Detroit closer Francisco Rodríguez got the first two outs, then gave up a walk, a double, and a two-run single to Adam Rosales. It was his third loss and third blown save of the season.
Tigers outfielder J.D. Martinez homered in a rehab game for the Class A Lakeland Tigers. He also played the full game in the outfield. Tigers officials say Martinez’ rehab assignment will continue at Triple-A Toledo. He’s recovering from a foot sprain.
The Tigers play at Oakland again today. Daniel Norris will start against Sonny Gray. Pregame coverage will begin at 3:40 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
The Milwaukee Brewers lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 in 10 innings Saturday. Milwaukee managed only three hits, including a home run by Hernán Pérez. Pittsburgh collected 11 hits, but could manage only a single run against Matt Garza, who pitched seven effective innings. Josh Harrison’s single off Carlos Torres in the bottom of the 10th inning was the game-winner.
The Brewers will conclude that series at Pittsburgh this afternoon. Zach Davies will pitch against Tyler Glasnow.
NHL
In the NHL playoffs Saturday…
– The Senators edged the Rangers 5-4. Ottawa leads that series 3-2.
– The Capitals downed the Penguins 4-2. Pittsburgh leads that series 3-2.
Today…
– The Predators host the Blues. Nashville leads that series 3-2.
– The Ducks visit the Oilers. Anaheim leads that set 3-2.
NBA
In the NBA playoffs Saturday…
– The Warriors defeated the Jazz 102-91. Golden State leads that series 3-0
Today…
– The Raptors entertain the Cavaliers. Cleveland is up 3-0 in that series.
– The Celtics visit the Wizards. Boston leads that series 2-1.
– The Rockets welcome the Spurs. San Antonio leads that set 2-1.
Finlandia
The Finlandia University softball team opened play at the inaugural American Collegiate Athletic Association tournament in Canton, New York, with a 9-3 victory over SUNY-Delhi. Saturday afternoon. The Lions fell behind 
early, but stormed back with seven runs in the fifth inning to take command. Makenna Lloyd had two hits and drove in two runs. Emily Nguyen drove in three runs. Kassandra Avila went the distance for the win.
Finlandia advanced to the tournament championship game with a gritty 5-3 victory over Maine-Presque Isle Saturday evening. Avila again went the distance for the win.
Finlandia will face the winner of this morning’s game between SUNY Canton and Maine-Presque Isle at noon. If the Lions win, they earn the title. Because the tournament is double elimination, if Finlandia loses the noon game, a second game will be played at 2:00.
IFT
The latest class of inductees into the Frisbee Hall of Fame includes Calumet’s Duane Haralson. He will join Mark Banghart of Lansing, Steve Buckley of metro Detroit, Pat Dexter of Albuquerque, and Julie Vadnais of Washburn, 
Wisconsin (formerly of Marquette) at the induction ceremony at the 60th annual International Frisbee Tournament in Calumet this summer. You can read bio information about the inductees here.
This year’s International Frisbee Tournament will be held July 8th and 9th. A Japanese team will be competing for the first time in six years. Additional activities are also planned to celebrate the tourney’s 60th anniversary. The five new Hall inductees will be honored with a dinner Saturday evening at the Calumet Colosseum, home of the International Frisbee and USA Guts Hall of Fame and Museum.
Our high school spring sports coverage will continue Monday, as the Calumet softball team plays a doubleheader at Lake Linden-Hubbell. Pregame coverage will start around 3:45 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
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