Brewers Shade Padres – Monday Sports Wrap

High School

In high school track today, Houghton will compete at the D2 invitational at the Superior Dome.

NBA

The NBA Tournament first round games yesterday…

In the Eastern Conference…
• The Heat opened with a 130-117 victory over the Bucks.

In the Western Conference…
• The Lakers upended the Grizzlies 117-112.
• The Clippers edged the Suns 115-110.
• The Nuggets shut down the Timberwolves 109-80.

On today’s schedule…

In the Eastern Conference…
• The Nets visit the 76ers. Philly leads that series 1-0.

In the Western Conference…
• The Kings host the Warriors. Sacramento is 1-0 in that series.

NHL

The NHL playoffs begin tonight.

In the Eastern Conference…
• The Islanders visit the Hurricanes.
• The Bruins host the Panthers.

In the Western Conference…
• The Wild visit the Stars.
• The Oilers entertain the Kings.

The Red Wings are making changes at their top minor league affiliate. Head coach Ben Simon and three assistants will not be brought back to the Grand Rapids Griffins next season. Simon had led the Griffins for the past five seasons, but the team missed the AHL playoffs the last two years, and finished last in their division this season.

MLB

After a rain delay of more than five hours, yesterday’s game between the Tigers and Giants was postponed to July 24th.

The Tigers host the Guardians tonight. Matthew Boyd will start against Hunter Gaddis. Coverage will begin at 6:15 on 99.3 The Lift.

Brian Anderson’s second-inning sacrifice fly plated Garrett Mitchell, and the Brewers held on to edge the Padres 1-0 yesterday. Wade Miley scattered four hits over seven innings to earn the win. San Diego loaded the bases in the bottom of the ninth, but Devin Williams struck out Trent Grisham on a 3-2 pitch to end the threat.

The Brewers visit the Mariners tonight. Corbin Burnes will start against Chris Flexen.

Milwaukee has placed reliever Gus Varland on the 15-day injured list. He was hit by a batted ball during Saturday’s game. Elvis Peguero has been called up from Nashville to fill in.

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