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MLB – Tigers Edge A’s
Yoenis Cespedes’ three-run homer powered the Detroit Tigers to a 3-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics yesterday. With Alfredo Simon away from the team dealing with a family emergency, reliever Alex Wilson started the game for Detroit. He turned in three scoreless innings, as did Kyle Ryan, who was called up from Toledo at the last minute to fill in for Simon, but didn’t arrive at the ballpark until less than an hour before game time. Ryan earned the win.
The Tigers continue their West Coast trip as they open a series against the Los Angeles Angels tonight. Buck Farmer will start in place of Kyle Lobstein, who’s on the disabled list with a sore shoulder. Kendall Graveman will counter for L-A. Hear the first pitch at 10:05 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY.
Justin Verlander has experienced no soreness in his achy triceps muscle since throwing a simulated game on Tuesday. Manager Brad Ausmus said that Verlander will probably make a rehab start for the Toledo Mud Hens on Sunday.
The Milwaukee Brewers fell to the San Francisco Giants 3-1 yesterday. Starting on short rest, Mike Fiers gave up two runs over five innings, and took the loss.
The Brewers have today off, and open a home series against the Diamondbacks tomorrow night. Shortstop Jean Segura is expected to return, after missing two weeks with a broken finger. Jimmy Nelson will start against Rubby De La Rosa.
Copper Country Slow Pitch Softball
In Copper Country Slow Pitch Softball League play last night…
– At Miller Memorial Field in Laurium, Post 90/Lakes Lounge held off a ninth-inning comeback attempt by Library/ThermoAnalytics to claim a 23-21 victory. Jason Sedar had five hits for Post 90. Post 90 then fell to Auto Value 23-14. D.J. Coponen and Josh Laroux homered for Auto Value.
– At Hurontown, Matt’s Auto Glass defeated Tech 18-12. Kent Larson homered for Matt’s. The score of the game between Nutini’s and B & B Bar/Daytona Body Shop was not reported.
– At the Hancock Driving Park, Erickson Crowley Peterson scored nine runs in the first inning, and cruised past McGann’s/Northern Auto 23-16. Chad Cichosz and Jay LeClaire each homered. Erickson Crowley Peterson then shut down Bucko’s/Labatts 22-7. Buddy Londo and Jay LeClaire homered.
– At Tapiola, the results of Monte Carlo/Coca Cola’s games against The Marley Bar and Downtowner 2 were not posted.
Scores that were not immediately posted may be available here later on.
Twilight League Opens Tonight
Copper Country Twilight League baseball begins tonight. Players will be switching to wood bats this season. The league is down to four teams. Mosquito Inn and Pat’s Foods have merged, and will play at the Hancock Driving Park. The Jack Pastore Memorial Tournament, which has traditionally been hosted by the Toivola team, has been canceled.
– At the Dollar Bay field, Pat’s Foods/Mosquito Inn takes on Blue Sky Health.
– At the Stanton Field, Wolverine/Orbit meets the Stanton Wildcats.
High School
In the state high school softball tournament…
– In Division Three, Houghton will entertain Gladstone this afternoon at 4:00. Because this is an MHSAA-controlled game, there will be a $5.00 admission fee. Hancock plays at Negaunee this afternoon. Calumet has a first-round bye.
– In Division Four at Norway, Jeffers meets Bark River-Harris today, and Lake Linden-Hubbell takes on Stephenson.
Calumet’s Clara Loukus has been named the Most Valuable Player of the Copper Country Softball Conference. Members of the All-Conference First Team include Anna Gaffney, Coleen Toorongian and Jessica Schlaff from Houghton… Heather Huffmaster from Hancock… Sarah Audette and Taylor Shepeard from Lake Linden-Hubbell… and Maegan Kraft, Emily Magaraggia and Jess Rossi from L’Anse. Houghton’s Mel Grego was named Coach of the Year.
Second Team honors went to May Beiring and Emily Lahnala from Calumet… Harley Froberg and Lisa Keskimaki from Houghton… Carolyn Parker from Hancock… Jana Hendrickson from Lake Linden-Hubbell… Alexa Clouthier from Jeffers… Lauren Gabe from L’Anse… and Megan Kinnunen from Baraga.
Honorable mention votes went to Julia Hendrickson from Lake Linden-Hubbell… Abbey Hendrickson from L’Anse… Ashtin Lindeman from Baraga… Julia Nordstrom from Jeffers… and Morgan Peters from Calumet.
The Calumet and Houghton golf teams will compete at the Division One U.P tournament at the Pine Grove Country Club in Iron Mountain today. The Division Three tourney will also be held today. Baraga, Chassell, Lake Linden-Hubbell, Ontonagon and Jeffers will take part. The girls are at the Escanaba Country Club, and the boys are at Irish Oaks at Gladstone.
The Calumet High School Hockey Team golf fundraiser is set for June 13th at the Calumet Golf Course. Hole sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals. Click here for details and sponsorship sign-up information. If you’d like to play, call the Calumet High School Athletic Department at 337-0311, extension 2204; or email sjacques@clkschools.org.
MTU – Pietila Signs with Devils
Former Michigan Tech hockey player Blake Pietila has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils. Pietila becomes the second player from this year’s senior class to ink an NHL deal. Tanner Kero signed with the Chicago Blackhawks organization last month.
The Michigan Tech soccer team has added another player to next fall’s roster. Marisa DeMario is a two-time all-conference and all-district player from Northview High School in Grand Rapids.
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