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MLB
The Detroit Tigers got six strong innings from Michael Fulmer, and defeated the Cleveland Indians 5-3 yesterday. Fulmer gave up a run in the fourth inning. He started the seventh inning, but left the game after giving up four straight hits, including a two-run homer. Shane Greene rescued Fulmer; then Justin Wilson rescued Greene after Greene walked the first two batters of the eighth inning. Wilson earned a five-out save. Alex Presley doubled home two runs as Detroit broke the game open with three scored in the sixth inning.
Heading into the All-Star break, the Tigers are in fourth place in the American League Central Division. They’re nine games under .500, eight games behind the division-leading Indians, and one game ahead of the last-place White Sox.
The Milwaukee Brewers scored three runs in the first inning, and held on to defeat the New York Yankees 5-3 yesterday. Jimmy Nelson gave up all three New York runs in the fifth inning. He left after allowing the first two batters in the sixth to reach base. Chase Headley greeted reliever Carlos Torres with a long fly ball to left field that was initially called a home run, but was subsequently ruled foul on a replay review. Travis Shaw and Steven Vogt homered for Milwaukee. Corey Knebel earned a four-out save.
Heading into the All-Star Break, the Brewers are nine games over .500, and lead the Cubs by five-and-a-half games in first place in the National League Central Division.
Durocher Tournament
Dean Kangas State Farm claimed the title at the Copper Country Twilight League’s Leo Durocher Memorial Hardball Tournament yesterday with a 5-2 victory over the Negaunee Tri-City North Stars. After taking both of their pool games on Saturday, State Farm eliminated REL/Mohawk Technologies 10-2 in yesterday’s first semifinal. The North Stars advanced with a 15-3 win over Wolverine-Orbit. Brady Turner was named the tournament MVP. For all the scores, click here.
Fast Pitch Softball
In Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball play tonight…
– At the Chassell field, Mattila Rock and Dock will face Superior National Bank at 5:45. Calumet Golf Club/Loading Zone will meet Northern Michigan Land Brokers at 7:15.
– At the Boneyard in Lake Linden, Auto Pro Glass and Tire will play Jan Bruin-Slot Builders at 7:15.
Horseshoe League
In Copper Country Horseshoe League play tonight…
– At the Dreamland Bar, Ahmeek Fire Department meets Dreamland Two.
– At the Drift Inn, Harter’s Carquest faces Loading Zone.
– At Rocky’s Bar, Rocky’s hosts Drift Inn.
– At the Calumet Dam, Calumet One meets Calumet Electronics.
– At Agassiz Park, L and L plays Dreamland One.
Frisbee
The Appleton Assassins successfully defended their title at the 60th annual International Frisbee Tournament at Agassiz Field yesterday, defeating Carmelita’s in two straight sets in the best-of-three finale. Carmelita’s, which included local members of Blame the Dog, had reached the finale with a thrilling, narrow victory over the visiting Samurai Spirit team from Japan in the semifinal. Rudy Tikkanen of Carmelita’s was named the tournament Most Valuable Player. The John Davis Spirit of Guts Award went to Takayoshi Suda of the Samurai Spirit. The new Saucer Division, which was established this year to include younger and older players in a less intense competition, was won by the veteran Air Aces team.
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