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Tigers Blast Royals
The Tigers erupted for six runs in the third inning, and cruised past the Royals 9-5 yesterday. Detroit took a quick lead with two runs in the second, but Kansas City got those back in the top of the third. In the bottom of the third, the Tigers sent 10 men to the plate. The outburst was highlighted by consecutive run-scoring doubles by Don Kelly, Nick Castellanos and Alex Avila. Justin Verlander went seven innings, and gave up four runs on six hits.
The Tigers host the Royals again this evening. Max Scherzer will pitch against Jason Vargas. Hear the first pitch at 7:08 on FM 99.3 and AM 1400, WCCY.
The win moved Detroit within a game of Kansas City in the American League Central Division.
Brewers Fall Again
The Brewers’ late-season slide continued last night with a 6-4 loss to the Marlins. Miami hit Yovani Gallardo hard… scoring six runs on nine hits before forcing him from the game with the bases loaded in the fourth inning. Marco Estrada struck out Marcell Ozuna to end that threat, then pitched four more innings of scoreless relief.
The Brewers continue that home series against the Marlins tonight. Matt Garza will start against Tom Koehler.
The Brewers are now six games behind the Cardinals in the National League Central Division, and a game-and-a-half behind the Pirates. They’re also a game-and-a-half behind in the race for the second wild card slot.
Lions Humble Giants
Matthew Stafford connected with Calvin Johnson for two early touchdowns, as the the Lions dominated the Giants 35-14 last night. Stafford completed 22 of 32 passes for 346 yards. He threw no interceptions. The Detroit defense intercepted Giants’ quarterback Eli Manning twice.
In last night’s other NFL game, the Cardinals scored a late touchdown to beat the Chargers 18-17.
If you played The Wolf Pro Football Challenge, you need to have picked at least 13 games correctly to be eligible to be this week’s winner.
MTU Kicker Honored
Michigan Tech placekicker Garrett Mead has been named the GLIAC Special Teams Player of the Week. Mead kicked four field goals in the Huskies’ come-from-behind win over Wayne State last Thursday, including the game-winner as time expired.
Finlandia Volleyball Travels to NIU
The Finlandia volleyball team plays at Northland International University tonight.
High School Volleyball
In High school volleyball tonight…
– Hancock plays at L’Anse.
– Houghton visits Lake Linden-Hubbell.
– Chassell travels to Baraga.
High School Cross Country
– In high school cross country, Houghton will be among the teams running at the Kingsford Invitational this afternoon.
Our high school football coverage continues Friday night, as Houghton entertains Ironwood. On Saturday, we’ll bring you Lake Linden-Hubbell’s game against L’Anse. Hear both broadcasts on the Keweenaw’s High School Sports leader, KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
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