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MLB
Jordan Zimmermann’s first start since returning from the disabled list was a short one, as the Detroit Tigers fell to the Chicago White Sox 6-3 yesterday. Chicago scored once in the top of the first inning. Detroit got that run back in the bottom of the inning with an Ian Kinsler home run. The Sox ended Zimmermann’s day by scoring five runs in the second inning, as Avisail Garcia and Jose Abreu homered. Miguel Cabrera hit a late home run for Detroit.
The Tigers host the New York Mets in an interleague series beginning tonight. Justin Verlander will pitch against Noah Syndergaard. Hear the first pitch at 7:10 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
Cleveland won yesterday, so Detroit trails the Indians by three games in the American League Central.
Part of Zimmermann’s problem was physical. He told manager Brad Ausmus after the first inning that he was experiencing tightness in his back. The problem seems to be unrelated to the strained neck muscle that kept him on the disabled list for a month. He’s considered day-to-day.
The Tigers did activate starter Daniel Norris from the disabled list yesterday. He’ll come back from Toledo to fill in for ailing starter Mike Pelfrey. They also got a fresh bullpen arm by sending reliever Kyle Ryan to Toledo, and bringing up Blaine Hardy.
Cameron Maybin missed yesterday’s game with a sprained thumb. He suffered the injury in Wednesday night’s game, and is considered day-to-day.
The Milwaukee Brewers had yesterday off, and begin a set against the Diamondbacks in Arizona tonight. Chase Anderson will pitch against Braden Shipley.
Copper Country Twilight League
Both of the Copper Country Twilight League semifinal series are now tied at one win per team. Last night…
– Tyler LaDuron threw a no-hitter, as Superior National Bank-Stanton blanked Dean Kangas-State Farm 4-0. LaDuron struck out seven. That series will be decided tonight at 6:15 at the Hancock Driving Park.
– Justin Kirby struck out 10 batters and allowed just three hits, as Pat’s Food-Mosquito Inn shut out Wolverine-Orbit 2-0. Chris Nielsen had two hits for Pat’s. That set will be decided tonight at 6:15 at the Wolverine field.
The winners of tonight’s games will meet in the Twilight League championship series next week. We will broadcast all of the games on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
Copperman Triathlon
The Aspirus Keweenaw Copperman Triathlon will be held tomorrow. Packet pickup will take place tonight between 5:00 and 8:00 at the Copper Harbor Community Center.
The Triathlon includes a half-mile swim in Lake Fanny Hooe, a 23-mile bike along the shores of Lake Superior and a five-mile run. The accompanying Copperman Duathlon starts with a six-K run instead of the swim. The race will then continue with the 23-mile bike and the five-mile run.
Events are centered at the boat ramp at Fort Wilkins State Park. Spectators are welcome.
Keweenaw Roller Girls
The Keweenaw Roller Girls will host the Solar System Smackdown tomorrow night at the Houghton County Arena. This all-star event will feature skaters from across the Midwest, competing as the Venus Vixens and the Black Holes. Doors open at 5:00, and competition begins at 6:00. Refreshments will be available. Tickets are $5.00, and children ages 10 and under enter free. For more details, here.
NFL
The National Football League preseason schedule kicks off Sunday night at 8:00 as the Green Bay Packers face the Indianapolis Colts in the Hall of Fame Game. Hear the game on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
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