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MLB
The Cleveland Indians blanked the Detroit Tigers 4-0 Saturday. Detroit hitters collected just four hits off Cleveland starter Mike Clevinger and two relievers. Justin Verlander was almost as good, giving up a run on six hits before leaving with two outs in the seventh. Bruce Rondón gave up three runs in the eighth.
The Tigers conclude that series at Cleveland this evening. Michael Fulmer will start against Corey Kluber. Pregame coverage will begin at 7:40 on 99.3 The Lift.
Clint Frazier’s three-run homer off Corey Knebel in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the New York Yankees to a 5-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday. Milwaukee got off to a quick start when Domingo Santana blasted a three-run home run in the first inning. Brent Suter pitched six scoreless innings for the Brewers, and left after giving up two runs in the seventh.
The Brewers wrap up that set against the Yankees in New York this afternoon. Jimmy Nelson will pitch against Masahiro Tanaka.
Milwaukee outfielder Ryan Braun left yesterday’s game in the eighth inning with tightness in his left calf. That injury has been a nagging problem for mush of the season, but it is not believed to be serious.
Durocher Tournament
The Copper Country Twilight League’s Leo Durocher Memorial Hardball Tournament wraps up today at the Stanton Field. Semifinals will begin at 11:30 and 1:00, with the championship game at 4:30. Results from preliminary games have not been provided. For more details, click here.
Chassell Lions Run
Caleb Besson from Muskego, Wisconsin, won the Chassell Lions Club 5k run at the Copper Country Strawberry Festival Saturday. Besson completed the course in 21:40.1, 23 seconds faster than Chassell’s Ben Tuomi. Kurtis Kytta from Chassell placed third. Penny Tussing from Ishpeming was the top women’s finisher. Clint Dobson from Atlantic Mine won the 2k run. Sophia Aftab from Bolton, Manitoba, was the top women’s finisher.
Frisbee
The 60th annual International Frisbee Tournament wraps up at Agassiz Field in Calumet today. On Saturday, pool competition was completed to establish seeding, and the first round of the double-elimination section of the tournament began. Elimination matches will resume this morning around 10:00. Depending on the length of the matches, the championship series could begin around 4:30. Spectators are welcome, and refreshments will be available. There is no charge to attend. For more details, click here.
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