Detroit Bats Wake Up in Romp over Chisox – Monday Sports Wrap

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Fast Pitch Softball

In Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball League play tonight at the Bone Yard…
• Superior National Bank faces JB’s at 5:45.
• Gold Standard plays Tervo Agency at 7:15.

MLB

The Tigers scored as many runs in the first inning yesterday as they had totaled in the previous five games, and went on to an 11-2 victory over the White Sox. Matt Vierling led off the game with a triple, and scored on Colt Keith’s home run. Akil Baddoo added a two-run shot, as Detroit plated five runs in the opening inning. They added four more in the second, with an RBI single from Keith, and a three-run Riley Greene homer. Zach McInstry knocked a late home run. Reese Olson turned in six shutout innings, but left in the seventh as the Sox scored their runs.

The Tigers host the Phillies tonight. Casey Mize will start against Aaron Nola. Coverage will begin at 6:15 on 99.3 The Lift.

The Brewers also broke out early, scoring five runs in the second inning, on the way to a 6-2 win over the Padres yesterday. Brice Turang’s two-run triple was the big blow. Tobias Myers turned in another fine start, giving up one run over five innings.

The Brewers welcome the Rangers tonight. Freddy Peralta will pitch against Michael Lorenzen.

NHL

The Stanley Cup will be decided tonight, as the Panthers host the Oilers. Florida won the first three games of the series. Edmonton has taken the last three.

Horseshoes

In Copper Country Horseshoe League play this evening…
• Maple Leaf faces Dreamland One at the Maple Leaf.
• Luigi’s plays Mohawk Superette at the Dreamland Bar.
• Houghton Building Supply plays Eva’s Hideaway at Eva’s Hideaway.
• Calumet Electronics takes on Ahmeek Fire Department at Ahmeek Park.
• Calumet One faces L and L at the Calumet Dam.
• Bucko’s Party Store meets Harter’s Party Store at Bucky’s.

Golf

The annual Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home Golf Scramble will be held Saturday at the Calumet Golf Club. It’s an 18-hole, four-person event, with a shotgun start at 10:00. The $50.00 per person cost includes a meal. For registration and cart rental, call the Calumet Golf Club at 337-3911.

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