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MLB – Tigers Shut Out
Justin Verlander’s tough luck continued last night, as the Detroit Tigers lost to the Texas Rangers 2-0. Verlander gave up two runs on four hits over seven innings. He struck out eight. The Tigers had chances to score. Miguel Cabrera slid across home plate in the fourth inning, but the initial “safe” call was overturned on a replay. Detroit batters hit into three double plays. Game details are here.
The Tigers host the Rangers again tonight. Newly-acquired Randy Wolf will start against his former Milwaukee Brewers teammate, Yovani Gallardo. Hear the first pitch at 7:08 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
To make room for Wolf, Detroit sent reliever Jose Valdez back to Toledo. The Tigers will also need to remove someone from their 40-man roster to accommodate Wolf.
Jonathan Lucroy had three hits, as the Milwaukee Brewers blew past the Washington Nationals 10-3 last night. Domingo Santana homered. Jimmy Nelson got the win, pitching into the sixth, and giving up two runs. Kyle Lohse pitched the final three innings, allowing one run, and earning a save. The win moved the Brewers a half-game ahead of the Cincinnati Reds, and out of last place in the National League Central for the first time this season. Game details are here.
The Brewers continue that set at Washington tonight. Taylor Jungmann will pitch against Joe Ross.
Santana was brought up from Colorado Springs earlier in the day to make his Brewers’ debut. He was one of the prospects obtained in the Mike Fiers deal. Fiers threw a no-hitter for the Astros last night.
After last night’s contest, Milwaukee sent reliever Neal Cotts struck to the Twins for a player to be named, or cash considerations. They filled his spot with reliever Cesar Jimenez, whom they claimed off waivers from the Phillies.
NFL – Packers Play Tomorrow
The Green Bay Packers play their second exhibition game of the season tomorrow at Pittsburgh.
The Detroit Lions will be without starting right guard Larry Warford and starting defensive tackle Caraun Reid for a while. Both suffered ankle sprains in Thursday night’s exhibition loss to Washington. It’s not known how long they’ll be out.
High School – Volleyball Begins
The high school volleyball season opens today…
– Calumet and Hancock play at the Kingsford Invitational.
– Lake Linden-Hubbell, Baraga, L’Anse and Dollar Bay play at the West Iron County Invitational.
– Houghton travels to the Soo Invitational.
Team Copper Country Opens Fall Campaign with Win
The Team Copper Country U18 hockey squad opened its fall schedule with a 6-2 victory over the Grand Rapids Blades at a tournament in Grand Rapids Friday night. Reif Pietila of Houghton scored twice. Danny Hill of Hancock, and Jack Sturos, Ed Beiring, and Rory Anderson of Calumet had a goal apiece. Ian Carroll of Calumet had an assist and got the win in net. The Blades had 36 minutes of penalties in the game.
Today, Team CC will skate against Kentwood at 10:30, and the GRAHA Rangers at 4:30. Tomorrow, they’ll face the GRAHA Husky Hawks at 9:00, and the Grand Valley Stars at 2:30. All of their opponents are from the Grand Rapids area.
MTU – Soccer Exhibition
The Michigan Tech soccer team will host the Allouez Stride in an exhibition contest this afternoon at 1:00.
Our high school football coverage begins Friday night, when Houghton entertains L’Anse, and Saturday when Hancock faces the Gogebic Miners at Wakefield. Pregame begins around 6:40 Friday, and 1:40 Saturday on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
