Turner Homers as State Farm Defeats REL – Friday Sports Wrap

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MLB
Michael Fulmer struggled, as the Detroit Tigers lost to the Los Angeles Angels 11-4 yesterday afternoon. Fulmer’s shortest outing of the season saw him give up five runs before leaving in the fifth inning. The Halos piled on six more runs off Arcenio Leon and Daniel Stumpf in the seventh. Nicholas Castellanos homered for Detroit.

The Tigers open a series at Boston tonight. Jordan Zimmermann will pitch against Brian Johnson. Pregame coverage will begin at 6:45 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.

The Milwaukee Brewers scored twice in the bottom of the ninth to force extra innings, but the San Francisco Giants scored four in the top of the 10th to close out a 9-5 victory. A solo home run by Eric Sogard and an RBI single by Travis Shaw set up the extra frame, but relievers relievers Jacob Barnes and Rob Scahill couldn’t sustain the momentum.

The Brewers open a series at Arizona tonight. Zach Davies will start against Randall Delgado.

Twilight League
In Copper Country Twilight Baseball League action last night, Dean Kangas-State Farm defeated REL 8-2. Dave Wesa went the distance for the win. Brady Turner hit a two run homer.

Tonight, Wolverine-Orbit takes on Superior National Bank-Stanton at the Stanton field.

NHL
The Pittsburgh Penguins routed the Nashville Predators 6-0, and took a three games to two lead in the Stanley Cup final last night. Game six will be played Sunday at Nashville.

NBA
The NBA championship series will continue tonight in Cleveland. The Warriors lea the Cavaliers three games to none.

Fishing
The Keweenaw Bay Classic Fishing Tournament will be held tomorrow, as part of the Baraga County Lake Trout Festival. Registration remains open through today. The required captain’s meeting will begin at 6:00 at Meadowbrook Arena.

This is Michigan’s Summer Free Fishing Weekend. Anyone may fish tomorrow and Sunday without a license. All other rules are still in force. In conjunction with Free Fishing Weekend, the 27th annual Ontonagon Kids’ Fishing Derby will be held tomorrow at the Ontonagon Marina. Youth up through age 16 are invited to take part in a number of events. Registration opens at 9:00, and prizes will be awarded at 1:00. For full details, check our KeweenawReport.com Community Calendar.

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