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MLB – Tigers Return Tonight, Brewers Lose
The Detroit Tigers had yesterday off, and host the Kansas City Royals tonight. Justin Verlander will start against Johnny Cueto. Hear the first pitch at 7:08 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
The Tigers have confirmed that Anibal Sanchez will not pitch again this season. However, an examination of his sore rotator cuff indicated no structural damage, and no need for surgery.
The Milwaukee Brewers lost to the Saint Louis Cardinals 6-3 last night. Starter Jimmy Nelson was charged with four early runs. He left the game in the third inning after being hit in the head by a line drive. He’s bruised, but otherwise okay. Milwaukee didn’t score until Jean Segura hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning. Game details are here.
The Brewers open a home set against the Cincinnati Reds tonight. Zach Davies will pitch against Brandon Finnegan.
High School
In high school volleyball last night…
– Houghton took the first set, but Calumet came back to defeat the Gremlins 3-1 (18-25, 25-23, 25-18 25-23).
– Baraga v L’Anse – not reported.
Today, Dollar Bay plays at Ontonagon.
Tomorrow, Lake Linden-Hubbell and L’Anse are among the teams playing at the Forest Park Invitational.
In cross country, results from yesterday’s meet hosted by Hancock at McLain State Park were not reported.
In high school football tonight…
– Houghton plays at Calumet. The Calumet Homecoming parade will start at 6:00 on Mine Street, proceed through downtown Calumet and end at Agassiz field.
– Hancock visits L’Anse – our pregame coverage will begin around 6:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
– Unbeaten Baraga travels to Stephenson.
– Ontonagon plays at Rapid River.
– Ewen-Trout Creek entertains North Central.
Tomorrow, Lake Linden-Hubbell entertains the Gogebic Miners. Our pregame coverage will begin around 1:10 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
The Team Copper Country U18 hockey team plays four games at the Chicago CSDHL Showcase this weekend.
MTU – Football Team Opens Road Schedule
The Michigan Tech football team puts its unbeaten record on the line at Saginaw Valley State University tomorrow afternoon.
The unbeaten MTU volleyball team hosts Lake Superior State tonight at 7:00, and Northwood tomorrow afternoon at 3:00.
The MTU soccer team entertains Ashland this evening at 5:00.
The Tech Cross Country team runs at the Spartan Invitational in East Lansing today.
The MTU men’s tennis team plays at the ITA Regional in Grand Rapids this weekend. The women’s tennis team plays at Northwood tomorrow afternoon, and at Saginaw Valley State Sunday morning.
NMU Homecoming Tomorrow
The Northern Michigan University football team hosts Hillsdale for Homecoming tomorrow afternoon.
Finlandia
The Finlandia University football team plays at Wisconsin-Whitewater tomorrow afternoon. The Warhawks are rated first in the nation in the latest D3Football.com poll.
The Finlandia volleyball team is in Ann Arbor for matches against Concordia University, Rochester College and Marygrove College today. They’ll travel to Grand Rapids to take on Grace Bible College, and Moody Bible Institute tomorrow.
The Finlandia women’s soccer team hosts Grace Bible College tomorrow at 1:00. Both soccer teams entertain Robert Morris-Lake County on Sunday.
NFL
In last night’s NFL game, the Broncos scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, and beat the Chiefs 31-24.
The Detroit Lions play at Minnesota on Sunday. Kickoff is at 1:00.
The Green Bay Packers host the Seattle Seahawks in the Sunday night game. Hear the broadcast on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
NHL
The Detroit Red Wings open training camp today in Traverse City. We’ll broadcast Red Wings games this season on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY.
Jeffers Half Marathon Tomorrow
The 11th annual Jeffers half marathon and 5K run/walk will be held at Jeffers High School tomorrow. Registration begins at 7:00. The half marathon starts at 8:00 and the 5K run/walk at 9:00. For full details, and a copy of the registration form, click here.
