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MLB
The Detroit Tigers ripped the Toronto Blue Jays 11-0 last night. James McCann opened the scoring with a three-run homer in the bottom of the second inning. Justin Upton hit a two-run shot in the third, and drove in another run with a single in the sixth. Michael Fulmer gave up just two hits over six innings, and earned his sixth win of the season.
Anibal Sanchez made his first appearance out of the Detroit bullpen last night, and pitched a perfect eighth inning.
The Tigers continue that home series against the Toronto Blue Jays tonight. Matt Boyd will face Aaron Sanchez. Hear the first pitch at 7:10 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
The Milwaukee Brewers had yesterday off, and open a two-game home set against the Oakland Athletics tonight. Zach Davies will pitch against Sean Manaea.
Copper Country Twilight League
In Copper Country Twilight League baseball tonight…
– Superior National Bank-Stanton faces Pat’s Food-Mosquito Inn at the Hancock Driving Park.
– Dean Kangas-State Farm faces the Copper Country Miners at the Wolverine Field.
Both games begin at 6:30.
NHL
The Pittsburgh Penguins are one win away from claiming the Stanley Cup, after defeating the San Jose Sharks 3-1 last night. The Penguins lead the series three games to one, and could wrap it up with a win Thursday night.
NBA
The NBA championship series between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers resumes tomorrow night. The Warriors hold a two games to none lead.
Lake Trout Festival
Registration remains open for several events associated with Saturday’s Baraga County Lake Trout Festival. The Keweenaw Bay Classic Fishing Tournament takes place on Keweenaw and Huron Bays. There are cash payouts to the top 14 teams in both the lake trout and salmon divisions, as well as the largest fish. There are bonus payouts if you catch one of 10 tagged fish. The Pequaming Run and Half Marathon includes a half marathon, an eight-mile run and walk, and a family three-mile run and walk. The Beach Volleyball Tournament is a co-ed, four-on-four event. You’ll can register for all of those events at LakeTroutFestival.com.
Joe Evans Classic Rescheduled
The Joe Evans Classic golf outing for Omega House was rained out last Saturday. It has been rescheduled for this Saturday at the Portage Lake Golf Course. Registration begins at 9:30, with a putting contest at 10:00, and a shotgun start at 11:00. There are openings, and interested teams can still register. For full details and registration forms, visit their Facebook page.
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