Keweenaw Report Your Source for Local News and Sports
Porcello Shuts Out Rays
Rick Porcello threw a complete-game three-hitter, as the Tigers blanked the Rays 6-0 last night. Porcello gave up a one-out double in the first inning, then retired 20 in a row before allowing a couple of late hits. Victor Martinez gave Detroit an early lead with an RBI double in the first inning, then broke the game open with a grand slam in the seventh.
That set wraps at Tampa this afternoon. David Price will start against Alex Cobb. Hear the first pitch at 1:10 on FM 99.3 and AM 1400, WCCY.
The Royals lost, so Detroit trails Kansas City by one game in the American League Central Division.
Justin Verlander says he expects to start in his normal rotation turn at Minnesota Saturday, although it hasn’t been decided which of the two games he would pitch in. Verlander threw again yesterday, and said his inflamed shoulder felt good. Buck Farmer will be called up from Toledo to start the other game on Saturday. After pitching most of this season in Single-A and Double-A, Farmer made a spot start for Detroit last week. His debut with the Mud Hens Monday was somewhat less than successful – he gave up eight runs, and recorded just one out before leaving in the first inning.
Brewers’ Win Streak Ends
The Blue Jays scored five runs in the sixth inning, and the Brewers’ five-game losing streak ended with a 9-5 loss. Jimmy Nelson took the loss, after breaking his string of five consecutive quality starts.
The Brewers have today off, and host the Pirates tomorrow night. Yovani Gallardo will start against Jeff Locke.
Saint Louis won, so Milwaukee’s lead in the National League Central Division is now a game-and-a-half.
Twilight League Finals Begin Tonight
After a rainout on Tuesday, the first game of the Twilight League championship will be played tonight. The Stanton Wildcats will face BlueSky Health at the Stanton field at 6:00. Game two will be played tomorrow at 6:00 at the Dollar Bay field. If necessary, game three will be played Saturday at the Dollar Bay field.
Pistons Announce Exhibition Schedule
The Detroit Pistons have announced a seven-game exhibition schedule. Detroit will open at home against the Bulls on October 7th. They’ll also face the Bucks, Wizards, Bobcats, Magic and Hawks before wrapping up their preseason against the 76ers on October 23rd. We will carry selected regular-season games again this season on FM 99.3 and AM 1400 WCCY.
To make sure your team’s scores are included in morning sports, send them to mornings@up.net.
