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Lobstein Lifts Tigers
Kyle Lobstein allowed just one run over 5-2/3rds innings, as the Tigers defeated the Giants 6-1 last night. Lobstein gave up just four hits, as he earned his first major league win. Miguel Cabrera hit a three-run homer for Detroit. Torii Hunter had three hits.
The Tigers host the Royals this afternoon. Justin Verlander will pitch against Jeremy Guthrie. Hear the first pitch at 4:08 on FM 99.3 and AM 1400, WCCY.
Kansas City also won, so Detroit still trails the Royals by two games in the American League Central Division. They’re a half-game behind in the race for the second wild card spot.
The ankle injury that’s been plaguing Cabrera for the past month has been diagnosed as a bone spur. He may need surgery to correct it after the season. Cabrera was removed from last night’s game after aggravating the injury while running the bases.
Two injured Tigers pitchers are making progress. Anibal Sanchez did some throwing yesterday. He’s missed a month with an injured shoulder. Team officials say that, if he feels okay today, they’ll step up his workout program. The best-case scenario would return him to action in the final week of the regular season. Reliever Joakim Soria will pitch a simulated game this afternoon. If that goes well, he could return as early as Wednesday.
Brewers Fall Again
The fading Brewers lost to the Cardinals 9-1 yesterday. Saint Louis broke through with four runs off Jimmy Nelson in the fourth inning. Milwaukee has lost 11 of its last 12 games.
The Brewers open a four-game home series against the Marlins tonight. Yovani Gallardo will start against Brad Penny.
The loss dropped the Brewers into third place in the National League Central Division, five games behind the Cardinals, and a half-game behind the Pirates. They’re a half-game back in the race for the second wild card position.
Lions Open NFL Season Tonight
The Detroit Lions open their NFL season at home against the Giants tonight. We’ll join the game after Tigers baseball on FM 99.3 and AM 1400 WCCY.
High School Football
In high school football Friday night…
– Jack Fenton scored five touchdowns, as Hancock defeated Baraga 33-12. Fenton rolled up 310 yards of total offense, including a short screen pass that he turned into a 92-yard touchdown play.
– Houghton took an early lead, but lost to Westwood 52-14.
– Lake Linden-Hubbell took an early lead with a 77-yard Arthur Lyons to Brendan Middleton touchdown play, but eventually lost at Hurley 28-6.
– Calumet took the lead early in the fourth quarter, but Negaunee scored two late touchdowns to beat the Copper Kings 31-22.
– West Iron County swamped L’Anse 54-8.
– Ewen-Trout Creek fell to Engadine 39-16.
– Ontonagon lost to Gogebic 62-0 Saturday, in the only 11-man game the Gladiators will play this season.
MTU V’Ball Splits at Keweenaw Classic
The MTU volleyball team won just one of its five matches at the Keweenaw Classic. On Saturday, the Huskies lost to Winona State and Minnesota-Duluth by identical 3-0 scores. The split Friday’s matches, defeating Bemidji State 3-1, and losing to Upper Iowa 3-2. The Huskies opened the Classic with a 3-1 loss to Wisconsin-Parkside Thursday night.
The MTU women’s soccer team shut out Saint Cloud State 2-0 yesterday. Jacqueline Mielke and Lexi Herrewig scored for Tech. The Huskies opened their season with a 2-1 loss to Winona State.
The MTU women’s tennis team lost at Grand Valley State 7-2 on Saturday, and 7-2 to Ferris State yesterday.
NMU Football Falls to Northwood
After playing to a halftime tie, the Northern Michigan University football team opened its season with a 23-13 loss to Northwood Saturday night. Northwood’s offense held the ball for more than 41 minutes.
Finlandia University
At the Ashland Invitational on Saturday, the Finlandia volleyball team lost to Rockford University 3-0, then earned its first win of the season with a 3-0 victory over Northland. On Friday, the Lions lost 3-0 to Concordia-Chicago, and 3-0 to Maranatha Baptist.
The Finlandia men’s soccer team lost 3-1 at the Moody Bible Institute Saturday, and 9-0 to the Illinois Institute of Technology yesterday. The women’s team fell to Minnesota-Crookston 8-0 Saturday.
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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