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MLB
Jordan Zimmermann earned his first win of the season, as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7-2 last night. Zimmermann gave up two runs on four hits before leaving in the sixth inning. Miguel Cabrera and Jordy Mercer homered. Cabrera also singled home two of the three runs Detroit scored in the eighth inning to break the game open.
The Tigers continue that series in Los Angeles tonight. Drew VerHagen will pitch against Griffin Canning. Pregame coverage will start at 9:40 on 99.3 The Lift.
Christin Stewart left last night’s game after crashing into the left field wall. His status is not known.
Heralded catching prospect Jake Rogers is on his way to Detroit. Rogers is expected to join the club in time for tonight’s game. Catcher Bobby Wilson was placed on waivers Saturday. Other teams have until 1:00 this afternoon to claim him. If none does, he can accept an assignment to Toledo, or become a free agent.
The Milwaukee Brewers had yesterday off, and begin an interleague set in Oakland tonight. Adrian Houser will start against Chris Bassitt.
The Brewers have brought back pitcher Jordan Lyles. Lyles finished last season in the Milwaukee bullpen, after he was signed as a free agent. This year, he signed with the Pirates, starting strong, but struggling recently. He’ll help fill out the Crew’s injury-riddled starting rotation. In return, Pittsburgh gets pitching prospect Cody Ponce.
Twilight League Baseball
In Copper Country Twilight Baseball League play tonight.
– Garnet Garage faces Dean Kangas-State Farm at the Hancock Driving Park
– REL-Mohawk Technology takes on Superior National Bank-Stanton at the Stanton Baseball Field.
MTU
Former Michigan Tech women’s basketball coach Kevin Borseth will be inducted into the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame this fall. Borseth grew up in Bessemer, and was named head coach at Gogebic Community College in 1982. In 1987, he became head coach at Michigan Tech, where he spent 10 seasons, and lifted the program to national prominence. His success continued during a decade as head coach at Wisconsin-Green Bay. He became head coach at the University of Michigan 2007, but returned to Green Bay in 2012.
Horseshoes
Calumet One came from behind to win the Copper Country Horseshoe League regular season title last night. The perennial power entered the final night of competition two games behind Dreamland One. Calumet One defeated Rocky’s Bar 7-2, while Dreamland One fell to third place L and L 5-4. The three-game differential gave Calumet One a one-game advantage in the final season standings, and the top seed in the upcoming tournament.
In other matches last night…
– Dreamland Two downed Ahmeek Fire Department 7-2.
– Loading Zone defeated Calumet Electronics 6-3.
– Harter’s Party Store stopped 41 Lumber 7-2.
– Drift Inn got past Bucko’s Party Store 6-3.
The tournament will begin Monday night…
– Top seed Calumet One will meet eighth seed Ahmeek Fire Department at the Calumet Dam.
– Fourth seed Harter’s Party Store will face fifth seed Rocky’s Bar at the Dreamland Bar.
– Third seed L and L will play sixth seed Dreamland Two at the Drift Inn.
– Second seed Dreamland One will meet seventh seed Drift Inn at Rocky’s Bar.
Shooting
The Ottawa Sportsmen’s Club will offer a free Hunter Safety Course from August 16th through 18th at their facility in Pelkie. Advance registration is required. Sign up at the Sportsmen’s Club between 6:00 and 7:00 tonight, or next Tuesday. Students may also pick up workbooks at Indian Country Sports, and then sign up by email or phone. To register or get more information, contact Mike Roth at 524-7671 or email kbaviation@up.net.
Email sports news and game results to mornings@up.net.
