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MLB – Hunter, Cabrera Power Tigers to Late Win
Torii Hunter and Miguel Cabrera hit back-to-back homers to lead off the top of the ninth, and the Tigers pulled out an 8-6 victory over the Twins last night. Detroit had rolled up a 6-0 lead through the top of the fifth inning, but Minnesota came back. The Twins scored a run off Max Scherzer in the bottom of the fifth… then three more in the sixth. They tied the game by scoring twice off Joba Chamberlain and Phil Coke in the eighth. The bases were loaded when September callup Kyle Ryan got Edwin Nunez to hit into an inning-ending double play.
The Tigers continue that series at Minnesota tonight. Rick Porcello will start against Ricky Nolasco. Hear the first pitch at 8:10 on FM 99.3 and AM 1400, WCCY.
Kansas City also won, so Detroit’s lead over the Royals in the American League Central Division remains at a game-and-a-half.
Anibal Sanchez threw 25 pitches off a mound yesterday, and said he felt fine afterward. The Tigers’ starter has been out since early August with a strained chest muscle. If he still feels fine today, he’ll likely throw another bullpen session, and then a simulated game, before returning to the Tigers next week. Manager Brad Ausmus says he’s prepared to use Sanchez out of the bullpen.
Brewers Prepare for First-Place Cardinals
The Brewers had yesterday off, and open a series at Saint Louis tonight. Wily Peralta will pitch against Lance Lynn.
Saint Louis and Pittsburgh were also idle yesterday, so Milwaukee continues to trail the Cardinals by five games in the National League Central Division. They’re a game-and-a-half behind the Pirates, who hold the second wild card playoff berth.
NFL – Eagles Boot Colts
In the NFL last night, Codey Parkey’s field goal as time expired lifted the Eagles to a 30-27 comeback win over the Colts. Philadelphia tied the game late in the fourth quarter on a Nick Foles touchdown pass. If you played the Wolf Pro Football Challenge, you need to have picked at least 11 games correctly to be eligible to be our weekly winner.
MTU – All-Time Frozen Four Quarterfinalist
Michigan Tech’s 1965 national championship hockey team is one of 16 selected by the NCAA to compete for the honor of the finest Frozen Four winner ever. The online voting campaign will feature one match-up each day. Yesterday, the 1970 Cornell team knocked out the 1994 Lake Superior State team. Today, the 1991 Northern Michigan University team takes on the 1984 Bowling Green squad. In ‘91, the Wildcats took the title with an 8-7 triple overtime win over Boston College. Voting is open from noon until 9:00 this evening. To find out how to vote for the Wildcats, click here. The ‘65 Michigan Tech team will face the 1987 North Dakota squad on Friday. To find out how to vote for the Huskies, click here.
Finlandia University Soccer
Both Finlandia soccer teams host Wisconsin-Superior this afternoon. The women’s game starts at 2:00 at McAfee Field, and the men’s game will begin at 4:30.
High School Volleyball
In high school volleyball tonight…
– Hancock plays at Calumet.
– L’Anse visits Chassell.
– Baraga travels to Ontonagon.
Our high school football coverage continues Friday night, as Houghton entertains Calumet. On Saturday evening, we’ll bring you Lake Linden-Hubbell’s game at Gogebic. Hear both broadcasts on the Keweenaw’s High School Sports leader, KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
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