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MLB
Jonathon Schoop’s grand slam powered the Detroit Tigers to a 7-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs last night. Spencer Turnbull gave up just three hits over nearly six shutout innings to earn the win. The Cubs’ only score came on a home run off Buck Farmer in the ninth.
That series concludes tonight in the Motor City. Michael Fulmer will start against Jon Lester. Coverage begins at 6:45 on 99.3 The Lift.
The Milwaukee Brewers shaded the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 last evening. All of the scoring came in the fourth inning. Former Brewer Mike Moustakas’ single in the top of the frame drove in both Reds’ runs. Ben Gamel’s double and Orlando Arcia’s single brought the Crew from behind. Brandon Woodruff went six innings, and got the win.
The Brewers host the Reds again tonight. Adrian Houser will pitch against Sonny Gray.
NHL
In the NHL Eastern Conference semifinals, the Lightning edged the Bruins 4-3 last night. That series is tied 1-1. Those teams play again tonight. The Islanders face the Flyers this afternoon. New York leads that series 1-0.
In the Western Conference semifinals, the Canucks dumped the Golden Knights 5-2 last evening. That set is even at 1-1. The Avalanche play the stars tonight. Dallas is up 2-0 in that series.
NBA
In NBA opening round play…
In the Western Conference yesterday…
• The Nuggets outscored the Jazz 117-107. Utah leads that series 3-2.
• The Clippers buried the Mavericks 154-111. L-A is up 3-2 in that series.
Today…
• The Thunder take on the Rockets. That series is tied 2-2.
• The Trail Blazers meet the Lakers. L-A leads that set 3-1.
In the Eastern Conference, the Bucks play the Magic. Milwaukee is up 3-1 in that series.
High School
At the first high school cross country meet of the season, yesterday at the Kilpela Farm, Houghton won both the boys’ and girls’ events.
On the boys’ side, Chassell’s Kolson Kytta took individual honors. Four Gremlins placed in the top 10, with Eric Weiss second, and Brandon Peterson third. Jonah Nordine from Ewen-Trout Creek and John Paul Norland from Dollar Bay-Tamarack City rounded out the top five.
On the girls’ side, Gremlin runners claimed three of the top six positions, with Ingrid Seagren taking individual honors. Paige Sleeman was fifth, and Autumn Eles sixth. Gwen Kangas from Chassell finished second, and teammate Kamryn Sohlden was third. Hancock’s Sierrah Driscoll finished fourth.
See full results from the varsity and JV races here.
Golf
Registration is open for the Wolverine Hockey golf tournament. The four-person scramble will be held September 5th at the Calumet Golf Club. The cost is $120 per team, which includes 18 holes of golf, prizes and food. You can sign up at the pro shop, or by calling 337-3911. Proceeds support the Calumet Wolverines hockey team.
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