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MLB
The Detroit Tigers lost to the Kansas City Royals 8-5 in their return from the All-Star break last night. The game was close until Martin Maldonado hit a two-run homer off Blaine Hardy in the seventh inning. Starter Spencer Turnbull lasted just three frames, and gave up five runs. Victor Reyes had three hits and scored twice for Detroit.
The Tigers continue that series in Kansas City today. Matthew Boyd will pitch against Brad Keller. Pregame coverage will start at 6:50 on 99.3 The Lift.
Catcher Grayson Greiner won’t be rejoining the Tigers anytime soon. Greiner has been on the injured list with a lower back problem. It flared up again during a rehab assignment in Lakeland, and he’s been shut down indefinitely for more treatment.
Buster Posey’s grand slam off Matt Albers in the top of the 10th inning powered the San Francisco Giants to a 10-7 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers last night. The blow capped a wild finish, in which the Giants tied the game with a solo home run off Josh Hader in the eighth, and took the lead with another solo shot off Hader in the ninth. Milwaukee forced extra innings with a run in the bottom of the ninth. Keston Hiura homered for the Crew.
The Brewers will host the Giants again tonight. Zach Davies will start against Madison Bumgarner.
Milwaukee has signed starter Shelby Miller to a minor league deal. Miller was an all-star for the Cardinals in 2015, but has struggled with injuries since. He was recently released by the Texas Rangers.
Fast Pitch Softball
The Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball League All Star Game wound up in a 7-7 tie last night.
The members of the team in the 1st base dugout were Vera Peterson, Molly Berg, Jonna Berg, Josie Connors, Alana Nolan, Clara Colombe, Fayah Zapolnik, Chelsea Klobucher, and Larrisa Anderson.
The members of the 3rd base dugout were Celia Peterson, Andrea Karaniemi, Melissa Baker, Rosalie Anderson, Isabelle Cleary, Delany Heinonen, Ciera Neiswonger, Kim Aho and Theresa Anderson.
As the league celebrated its 50th season, Lois (Larson) Knuuttila tossed the ceremonial first pitch to her sister Chris (Larson) Tervo. Both joined the league in 1970. Former players Dar Eakin and Cheryl Pellend served as honorary base coaches.
Twilight League
The annual Leo Durocher Baseball Tournament is underway. In pool play last night, Superior National Bank-Stanton defeated Garnet Garage 3-0. Eli Louma threw the shutout for Stanton, striking out 12. The result of last night’s other pool opener between REL/Mohawk Technology and Dean Kangas/State Farm was not reported.
The tournament continues through the weekend at the Stanton field. Today, REL/Mohawk Technology faces the Channing Railroaders at 11:00. Garnet Garage meets the Tri-City North Stars from Negaunee at 1:30. Dean Kangas/State Farm plays the Railroaders at 4:00. Superior National Bank/Stanton takes on the North Stars at 6:30. Tomorrow, the North Copper Country Oldtimers will play an exhibition against the South Copper Country Oldtimers at noon. The tournament championship match will begin at 3:00.
GLIAC
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference members Purdue-Northwest and Davenport University have been granted full NCAA Division II status. Both universities have completed the three-year provisional term that precedes permanent status. Both joined the GLIAC in the 2017-2018 season.
Running
The Run the Keweenaw Trails Festival opens this morning, with the Mount Baldy Summit Run at Eagle Harbor. The 10k Copper Harbor Trails Challenge will take place in Copper Harbor this afternoon. The festival will close with the 25K Carl Olson Memorial Adventure Run tomorrow morning in Copper Harbor. For full details, click here.
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