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MLB
Jake Rogers had two hits and drove in three runs, as the Tigers stopped the Rays 4-2 Saturday. Akil Baddoo homered. Tarik Skubal pitched into the sixth, and gave up a run on two hits to earn the win.
The Tigers host the Rays again this afternoon. Matt Manning will pitch against Tyler Glasnow. Coverage will begin at 1:15 on 99.3 The Lift.
Detroit has optioned reliever Trey Wingenter to Toledo, to open a roster space for Andrew Vasquez, whom they claimed off waivers from the Phillies Friday.
Blake Perkins singled home Victor Caratini in the bottom of the 10th, and the Brewers shaded the Pirates 3-2. Perkins had scored the tying run in a Sal Frelick single in the bottom of the ninth to extend the game. Starter Corbin Burnes gave up two runs over six strong innings. Devin Williams got the win in relief.
The Brewers entertain the Pirates again this afternoon. Brandon Woodruff will return from the injured list to start against Johan Oviedo.
The Reds lost to the Nationals again, so Milwaukee now holds a one-and-a-half-game lead in the National League Central Division.
With Woodruff’s return, the Brewers have sent Colin Rea down to Nashville, and brought up reliever Clayton Andrews.
Milwaukee has confirmed that there will be no comeback for reliever Justin Wilson this season. After recovering from Tommy John ligament replacement surgery, Wilson was warming up July 28th for his first appearance of the season when he suffered a lat strain. He’ll be shut down for the rest of the year.
NFL
The preseason hype around the Lions is turning into cash for the club. For the first time since the team moved to Ford Field, Detroit has sold out its season tickets.
College Basketball
The Michigan Tech men’s basketball team has added an assistant coach. Zach Flener served as a part-time assistant to head coach Josh Buettner last season, and worked with the NBA G-League Lakeland Magic the previous season.
Great Deer Chase
The Grim family from Marquette dominated Saturday’s Great Deer Chase.
Corbin Grim took the title in the 30-mile race. Grim finished just five seconds ahead of Samuel Kilpela from Atlantic Mine. Ben Kalis of Big Rapids placed third, and claimed the single speed title. Kyla Anderson of Calumet was the fastest woman.
In the 15-mile race, Ryan Grim earned the crown, finishing 100 seconds faster than Louis Carriere, also of Marquette. Megan Broeders of Negaunee turned in the fastest women’s time.
Logan Grim won the six-mile high school/middle school race, with Leah Robinson of Ishpeming the fastest girl.
See full results here.
Verna Mize Triathlon
Results from Saturday’s Verna Mize Triathlon were not reported.
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