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Tigers Win In Extras
The Tigers scored three runs in the top of the 11th inning, and held on for an 8-6 victory over the Rays last night. Tampa scored four runs early off Max Scherzer, who settled down and pitched through the seventh. Detroit came back, and took a brief lead on a J.D. Martinez homer in the eighth. The Rays tied it with a run off Joba Chamberlain. Ian Kinsler led off the top of the 11th with a triple. Three walks later, he scored… then Torii Hunter scored on a wild pitch… and Bryan Holaday drove in Miguel Cabrera with a sacrifice fly. Joe Nathan gave up a run in the bottom of the 11th, but earned his 26th save.
That set continues at Tampa tonight. Rick Porcello will start against Jake Odorizzi. Hear the first pitch at 7:10 on FM 99.3 and AM 1400, WCCY.
Kansas City also won, so Detroit remains two games back in the American League Central Division.
Andy Dirks’ return to the Tigers has been derailed again. Dirks has missed the entire season after back surgery this spring. His rehab assignment was delayed recently because of a strained hamstring. That hamstring acted up again early this week, and Dirks is undergoing medical tests. At this point, manager Brad Ausmus says it’s unlikely that Dirks will be able to return to the Tigers this season.
Justin Verlander threw some test pitches last night, and said his tight pitching shoulder felt better. Verlander missed his last start because of shoulder inflammation, but hopes to be ready for his next turn in the rotation Saturday. Reliever Joakim Soria also did some throwin yesterday, and said his left oblique muscle is still sore.
Brewers Quiet Jays
Mike Fiers turned in seven strong innings, as the Brewers defeated the Blue Jays 6-1. After giving up a run in the second, Fiers, Zach Duke and Brandon Kintzler retired the final 24 Toronto batters.
The Brewers wrap up that quick interleague set against the Jays this afternoon. Jimmy Nelson will start against R.A. Dickey.
Saint Louis also won, so Milwaukee continues to lead the National League Central Division by two-and-a-half games.
Milwaukee reliever Jim Henderson underwent shoulder surgery yesterday. Henderson had been sidelined in May. The surgery was necessary after other rehab methods failed, and will end his season. Meanwhile, the Brewers are hoping Kyle Lohse can return to the starting rotation next week. He’s recovering from a sprained ankle. Matt Garza has been doing some throwing, but his rib cage injury is expected to keep him out until early next month.
Twilight League Finals Delayed
The first game of the Twilight League championship series was rained out last night. The Stanton Wildcats will face BlueSky Health at the Stanton field tomorrow night at 6:00. Game two will be played Friday at 6:00 at the Dollar Bay field. If necessary, game three will be played Saturday at the Dollar Bay field.
MTU Soccer Team Picked to Finish 2nd
The Michigan Tech soccer team has been picked to finish second in the Great Lakes Athletic Conference in the preseason coaches’ poll. The Huskies collected 123 points, and three first-place votes. Defending national champion Grand Valley State received 141 points, and 10 first-place votes. Ohio Dominican, Ferris State, and Ashland rounded out the top five. Northern Michigan was picked to finish sixth. To see the full GLIAC soccer preview, follow the link in our story at KeweenawReport.com.
MTU Names 2013-2014 Major Award Winners
Michigan Tech has announced its major award winners from the 2013-14 season. The Raymond L. Smith Award for the outstanding seniors went to men’s basketball player Austin Armga, and soccer player Lindsey Van Rooy. The Terry Wilson Award winners as outstanding freshmen were track athlete Jamie Dompier from Chassell, and hockey player Shane Hanna. They will be honored at halftime of Michigan Tech’s football game on October 18th. To read about this year’s award winners, click here.
E-TC Loses Football Opponent
Ewen-Trout Creek is looking for a football opponent, following yesterday’s announcement that Mid-Peninsula would not field a team this year. The Panthers and Wolverines were scheduled to play on October 4th. The open date leaves Ewen-Trout Creek with eight games on its schedule. It’s the second straight year Mid-Pen had to suspend its schedule. Athletic Director Gary Brayak says the school will try to co-op with another program next season.
LL-H Moves Football Game
Lake Linden-Hubbell’s game at Gogebic on Friday, September 19th, has been moved to Saturday, September 20th. Lakes’ Athletic Director Gary Guisfredi says the Miners weren’t able to arrange for an officiating crew on the 19th. We will broadcast that game on KBear 102.3.
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