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MLB
Michael Fulmer tossed eight solid innings, as the Detroit Tigers defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-3 yesterday. Fulmer gave up a run in the first. Detroit matched that run with a Victor Martinez homer in the second, then took the lead with two runs in the fourth. The Giants tied the game with two off Fulmer in the top of the seventh, but Justin Upton’s two-run single put Detroit back on top in the bottom of the inning. Justin Wilson pitched a perfect ninth to earn the save.
The Tigers host the Giants again tonight. Daniel Norris will start against Ty Blach. Pregame coverage will begin at 6:45 on 99.3 The Lift.
Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera was pulled from yesterday’s game after the sixth inning because of tightness in his left hip. It’s one of several health issues Cabrera has been playing through. He said he hopes to be back in the lineup today.
Detroit’s top pick in the recent amateur draft has signed his contract. Alex Faedo is a right-handed pitcher who helped the University of Florida win this year’s College World Series, and was named the series’ Most Valuable Player.
Jimmy Nelson turned in seven effective innings, as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 yesterday. Nelson struck out eight, and gave up just one run. Milwaukee scored three runs in the second inning, and added two in the fifth to build an early lead. Eric Thames blasted two home runs, and Stephen Vogt and Travis Shaw each hit one.
The Brewers wrap up that set against the Orioles tonight. Matt Garza will pitch against Jayson Aquino.
Fast Pitch Softball
In Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball action tonight…
– At the Bone Yard in Lake Linden, Calumet/Campioni’s True Value takes on Mattila Rock and Dock at 5:45. Auto Pro Glass and Tire meets Calumet Golf Club/Loading Zone at 7:15.
– At the Chassell field, Frank A. Douglass Agency faces Northern Michigan Land Brokers at 7:15.
Frisbee
Flying Disc Sports Week activities begin this evening, with a meet-and-greet at the Michigan House in Calumet. If you’re interested in Frisbee-based sports, you’re invited to stop by. The Throwback Guts Tournament will take place tomorrow at the Old Ball Yard in Eagle Harbor, home of the first Guts Frisbee tournament. There’s a disc golf tournament at the Calumet course on Friday. There will also be freestyle, distance and speed, and dog Frisbee demonstrations at Agassiz Field in Calumet on Friday. The expanded activities lead up to the 60th annual International Frisbee Tournament at Agassiz Field this weekend, and the Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday evening at the Colosseum. For more details, click here.
Run the Keweenaw
Registration remains open for this weekend’s Run the Keweenaw. The event includes the Mt. Baldy Hillclimb and the 10k Copper Harbor Trails Challenge on Saturday, and the 25k Carl Olson Adventure Run on Sunday. For details, click here.
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