Keweenaw Report Your Source for Local News and Sports
MLB – Tigers, Brewers Win Late
Rajai Davis’ two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning powered the Detroit Tigers to a 6-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins Friday night. Tigers’ starter Matt Boyd gave up just one hit over six innings. That hit was a triple by Eddie Rosario with the bases loaded after two walks and an error in the top of the fifth. Rosario then scored on a sacrifice fly. Detroit responded with a run in the bottom of the fifth, and tied the game with three in the seventh. Alex Wilson got the win, and Neftali Feliz earned the save. Details are here.
The Tigers continue that home series against the Minnesota Twins tonight. Alfredo Simon will start against Tyler Duffey. Hear the first pitch at 7:08 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
Khris Davis’ homer in the top of the ninth lifted the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-3 victory over the Saint Louis Cardinals Friday evening. It was just the second homer Cards’ closer Trevor Rosenthal has given up all season. Game details are here.
The Brewers continue that set against the Cardinals in Saint Louis this evening. Tyler Wagner will make his second start of the season for Milwaukee. Jaime Garcia will counter for Cardinals.
High School
In high school football Friday night…
– Robbert Erkkila scored four touchdowns in the first half, as Calumet rolled over Hancock 46-12. Erkkila turned in scoring runs of 18, 3, 26 and 2 yards. Russ Bjorn and Sam Kariniemi also scored for the Copper Kings. Hancock’s two touchdowns came in the second half, on a 32-yard run by Jack Fenton, and a 39-yard romp by Alex Dewald.
– Houghton ripped West Iron County 44-22.
– Lake Linden-Hubbell remained unbeaten by routing L’Anse 51-14.
– North Central pounded Baraga 66-6.
– Ewen-Trout Creek got past Ontonagon 12-6.
See video highlights of the Lake Linden-L’Anse and Baraga-North Central games here.
The Team Copper Country U18 hockey squad will host the Soo Indians for two games this weekend. Faceoffs are at 8:00 tonight, and 11:00 tomorrow morning at the SDC. Tickets are $4.00 for adults, and $2.00 for kids.
MTU
The MTU volleyball team lost to Ashland 3-0 (18-25, 20-25, 23-25) Friday night. Details are here. The Huskies welcome Lake Erie this afternoon at 3:00.
The unbeaten and 15th-ranked Tech football team hosts Northern Michigan University tonight. Kickoff is at 7:00 at Sherman Field.
The Huskies’ soccer team lost 1-0 at Walsh Friday evening, despite outshooting the Cavaliers 15-6. Details are here. Tech plays at Ohio Dominican tomorrow at noon.
The Tech men’s tennis team plays at the Bulldog Invitational in Big Rapids this weekend. The women’s tennis team plays at the ITA Regional at Indianapolis.
Finlandia
The Finlandia University volleyball team is hosting an invitational this weekend. On Friday, the Lions opened with a hard-fought 3-2 (16-25, 25-16, 25-19, 19-25, 16-14) win over Alverno College. Details are here. The Lions then lost 3-0 (11-25, 14-25, 7-25) to Maranatha Baptist University. Details are here. The Lions will play Silver Lake College today at 10:30, and Great Lakes Christian College at 3:00 at the Paavo Nurmi Center.
The Finlandia football team entertains Wisconsin-Stevens Point this afternoon at 4:00.
The Lions women’s soccer team hosts Lawrence University this morning at 11:00.
NHL
The Detroit Red Wings will host the Boston Bruins in a preseason game tonight.
NFL
The Detroit Lions host the Denver Broncos in the NFL Sunday night game. Hear the broadcast on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY.
The Green Bay Packers entertain the Kansas City Chiefs in the Monday night game.
