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MLB: Scherzer, Tigers Blank Chisox
Max Scherzer picked the perfect time to throw his first complete game in the major leagues, as the Tigers shut out the White Sox 4-0 last night. Scherzer allowed just three hits, and struck out eight. Chicago starter Chris Sale was almost as good. He struck out 10 over seven innings… but gave up a solo homer to Victor Martinez in the fifth inning. The Tigers scored three insurance runs against the Sox’ bullpen in the final two innings.
The Tigers return home to face the Twins tonight. Drew Smyly will face Kyle Gibson. Hear the first pitch at 7:08 on AM 1400, WCCY.
Brewers Outlast Mets
The Brewers scored four runs in the 13th inning, and beat the Mets 5-1. Kyle Lohse pitched eight strong innings… giving up just four hits and one unearned run. Milwaukee finally broke through when Jonathan Lucroy hit a two-run homer in the top of the 13th. The Brewers then loaded the bases. Mark Reynolds singled home a run, and Rickie Weeks forced one in when he was hit by a pitch.
The Brewers open a home set against the Reds this evening. Matt Garza will start against Homer Bailey.
Packers Complete Draft Signings
The Green Bay Packers have now agreed to terms with all of their picks from this year’s amateur draft. The signings of second-round pick Davante Adams and third-round choice Richard Rodgers were announced yesterday.
Culy, Armga Receive Commissioner’s Awards
Michigan Tech basketball players Austin Armga and Alex Culy have earned Commissioner’s Awards from the Great Lakes Athletic Conference. The awards are handed out after each athletic season… fall, winter and spring… to six male and six female athletes. The selection is based on athletic and academic performance. Armga was second in the nation in scoring in NCAA Division Two, and compiled a 3.78 grade point average in exercise science. Culy started all 117 games in his four years at Tech, and compiled a 3.91 grade point average in chemical engineering.
Triathlon, Chain Drive, Street Hockey Registration Still Open
Today is the final day to register for Sunday’s Yooper Sprint Triathlon. The event includes a 500-meter swim, and 20k bike, and a 5k run… all centered at the Hancock Beach. For full details, the schedule, and registration information, click here.
Registration is also still open for Saturday’s Keweenaw Chain Drive Festival. The cross country biking competition includes 16-mile and 30-mile point-to-point rides, and the Junior Chain Drive event. For full details, the schedule, and registration information, click here.
There are still opportunities for teams to join the first Summer Three-on-Three Street Hockey tournament at the Laurn Grove rink in Hancock on Saturday. Mites and Squirts register at the rink at 8:30. Pee Wees and Bantams register at 12:30. Midgets and 18-and-Overs register at 5:00.
To make sure your team’s scores are included in morning sports, send them to mornings@up.net.
