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MLB
The Detroit Tigers split their make-up doubleheader with the New York Yankees yesterday. In the afternoon game, Drew VerHagen was hit hard in a spot start, giving up a run in the third inning, and six more in the fourth, in a 7-4 loss. Mike Fiers pitched into the sixth inning and gave up just two runs as the Tigers took the nightcap 4-2. Leonys Martin had two hits and scored twice.
The Tigers open a three-game series in Boston tonight. Artie Lewicki will pitch against Steven Wright. Pregame coverage will begin at 6:45 on 99.3 The Lift.
The Milwaukee Brewers had yesterday off, and open a two-game interleague set at Cleveland tonight. Junior Guerra will start against Corey Kluber.
To the surprise of no one, the Detroit Tigers selected Auburn pitcher Casey Mize with the first pick in last night’s Major League Baseball amateur draft. Detroit used the first pick in the second round to take high school outfielder Parker Meadows from Georgia. Parker’s brother, Austin, plays for the Pirates. The Brewers selected high school shortstop Brice Turang with the 21st pick in the first round, and junior college catcher Josh Breaux in the second round. The draft continues today.
Fast Pitch Softball
The Copper Country Women’s Fast Pitch Softball League season opened last night…
– Auto Pro Glass and Tire defeated Northern Michigan Land Brokers 9-7 at the Bone Yard. Auto Pro put the game away early, with six runs in the second inning. Kierstyn Codere had a triple and a single, and drove in three runs. Sarah Audette struck out five, and got the win. Harlee Froberg drove in four runs for Northern Michigan Land Brokers.
– The game between Mattila Rock and Dock and Loading Zone/Calumet Golf Club was postponed because of poor conditions at the Chassell field.
Twilight League
Copper Country Twilight League baseball begins tonight. There are four teams in the league this season.
– REL-Mohawk Technologies meets Dean Kangas-State Farm at the Hancock Driving Park.
– Superior National Bank-Stanton takes on Wolverine-Orbit at the Wolverine field.
NHL
The Capitals defeated the Golden Knights 6-2 last night, and now lead the Stanley Cup series three games to one. Game five will be played Thursday in Las Vegas.
NBA
The NBA Championship Series continues tomorrow night at Cleveland. The Warriors lead the Cavaliers two games to none.
Horseshoe League
In Copper Country Horseshoe League play last night…
– Dreamland One downed Calumet One 7-2.
– Harter’s Party Store defeated Harter’s Carquest 6-3.
– Ahmeek Fire Department edged Drift Inn 5-4.
– Calumet Electronics got past Rocky’s Bar 5-4.
– L and L defeated Loading Zone 7-2.
Lake Trout Festival
Registration remains open for the Keweenaw Bay Classic Fishing Tournament at this Saturday’s Baraga County Lake Trout Festival. There are prizes for lake trout and salmon caught on Keweenaw and Huron Bays. A mandatory captains meeting will be held Friday at 6:00 at Meadowbrook Arena. For full details, click here.
Calumet will take on Traverse City St. Francis in the high school baseball tournament regional semifinals Saturday at 10:00 in Charlevoix. Our broadcast coverage will begin around 9:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. We’ll also broadcast the regional final at 2:00, if the Copper Kings advance.
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