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Morning Sports for Saturday, June 7th:
MLB: Tigers Snap Losing Streak
The Tigers stopped their losing streak with a crisp 6-2 victory over the Red Sox last night. Drew Smyly earned the win… giving up two runs over six innings… only one of them earned. Ian Kinsler and Torii Hunter hit back-to-back homers in the fifth inning, and Victor Martinez added a solo shot in the eighth.
The Tigers host the Red Sox again tonight. Max Scherzer will face Jon Lester. Hear the first pitch at 7:15 on AM 1400, WCCY.
Alex Avila left last night’s game after David Ortiz’ bat hit him in the head with a backswing. Manager Brad Ausmus said Avila suffered a mild concussion… but was expected to be all right today. Avila will probably sit out today’s game.
Pirates Pound Brewers
The Pirates scored eight runs in the sixth inning, and blasted the Brewers 15-5. Kyle Lohse had already given up five runs when the sixth inning opened. He gave up another run… and left the game with two on base. Tyler Thornburg allowed those two runners to score… and six more before the inning finally ended.
The Brewers continue that series at Pittsburgh this afternoon. Matt Garza will start against Edinson Volquez.
Baraga County Lake Trout Festival Today
The Baraga County Lake Trout Festival takes place today. The day includes the Keweenaw Classic Fishing Tournament. The Pequaming Run features a half-marathon, an eight-mile run or walk, and a five-k run or walk. The Tour da L’Anse Bike Race includes 50-mile and 22-mile events. Check the full schedule here.
Free Fishing and ORV Weekend
This is Michigan’s Summer Free Fishing Weekend. Anyone can fish without a license today and tomorrow. All other fishing rules still apply. For the first time, Michigan is also holding a free ORV weekend. Residents and nonresidents may ride an ORV for free on state trails, with no license or trail permit required. Again, all other riding rules still apply.
In conjunction with Michigan’s Free Fishing Weekend, a couple of events are scheduled. The 24th annual Kids’ Fishing Derby will be held at the Ontonagon Marina today. Registration begins at 9:00 am, and the event ends with the awarding of prizes at 1:00 pm. Every child that registers will receive a bag of fishing related freebies.
The 41st annual Rice Lake Fishing Derby will be held at the Lake Linden-Hubbell Sportsmen’s Clubhouse at Rice Lake tomorrow. Registration will be open from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, with fishing open until 4:00 pm. The cost is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for juniors, and $1.00 for children. For more details, click here.
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