Late Comebacks for Tigers, Brewers Fall Short – Wednesday Sports Wrap

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MLB

The Tigers fell behind early, made a late bid to catch up, but lost 7-6 to the Angels in 10 innings last night. Eduardo Rodriguez couldn’t make it through the fifth inning, and gave up four runs. Trailing 6-2 in the bottom of the ninth, Detroit tied the game with an RBI single from Jake Rogers, a double from Riley Greene, and a two-out, two-run double by Spencer Torkelson. L-A pushed home the game-winner off Alex Lange in the top of the 10th.

The Tigers host the Angels again tonight. Michael Lorenzen will pitch against Patrick Sandoval. Coverage will begin at 6:15 on 99.3 The Lift.

Last night’s start may have been Rodriguez’ final one for Detroit, and Lorenzen may be making his last appearance tonight. Both are considered trade candidates, and could be dealt to contenders by the August 1st trade deadline.

The Brewers also had a late comeback fall short in a 4-3 loss to the Reds. Down 4-0 in the bottom of the ninth, Christian Yelich hit a two-out, three-run homer to narrow the gap. Milwaukee then put runners at first and second, but Andruw Monasterio flied out to end the game.

The Brewers entertain the Reds again this afternoon. Freddy Peralta will start against Ben Lively.

Twilight Baseball League

In Copper Country Twilight Baseball League action last night…
• Houghton Building Supply-Stanton blanked Craig Heinonen Coldwell Banker 4-0.
• Northern Driveline outscored REL-Mohawk Technology 8-6.

Fast Pitch Softball

The Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball League playoffs begin tonight at the Bone Yard in Lake Linden…
• Gold Standard will face REL at 5:30.
• Tervo Agency will meet Superior National Bank at 7:15.

The Fast Pitch League playoffs conclude Saturday. We’ll broadcast the championship game Saturday afternoon on KBear 102.3, with coverage starting around 1:45.

Slow Pitch Softball

On the final night of Copper Country Slow Pitch Softball League regular season play tonight…
• At Miller Memorial Field in Laurium… Kopper’s plays Bucko’s/Labatts at 6:15, and Downtowner Two meets Pat’s Foods/Bucko’s at 7:30.
• At the Hancock Driving Park… Auto Pro/Thermoanalyticsplays Amy J’s at 6:15, then faces Superior Lube at 7:30.

NFL

Former Lions placekicker Michael Badgley has found a new home with the Commanders. Badgely was cut by Detroit last week, after handling kicking duties for most of last season.

The Packers begin their full training camp this morning.

Fishing

The annual Copper Country Walleye Association Angler and Young Angler fishing tournament takes place Saturday at Chassell Centennial Park. For details and registration information, click here.

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