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MLB: Tigers Fall to Sox
Justin Verlander fell apart in the sixth inning last night, as the Tigers lost to the White Sox 8-2. The Sox scored seven runs in that inning, including six with two out. Six of the runs were charged to Verlander… the other to Ian Krol. Overall, Verlander was charged with seven runs, and saw his earned run average jump to 4.61.
The Tigers wrap up that series against the White Sox in Chicago tonight. Max Scherzer will face Chris Sale. Hear the first pitch at 8:10 on AM 1400, WCCY.
The Tigers have signed their first pick from the recent amateur draft. Outfielder Derek Hill will forego his scholarship at the University of Oregon. He gets a two-million dollar signing bonus. Detroit has already signed third-round pick Grayson Greiner. Fifth-round selection Shane Zeile says he expects to sign later this week, after he finishes his exams at UCLA.
Peralta Shuts Down Mets
Wily Peralta held the Mets to four hits before leaving in the seventh inning… and the Brewers beat New York 3-1 last night. After the game, Peralta flew to his home in the Dominican Republic to attend to some family business. Team officials didn’t say what that was, but indicated it was serious, and that they expected Peralta would rejoin the team in time for his next start.
The Brewers conclude that series at New York against the Mets this evening. Kyle Lohse will start against Jon Niese.
Copper Country Slow Pitch
In Copper Country Slow Pitch softball play last night…
– At Miller Memorial Field in Laurium, Post 90/Lakes Lounge pounded Osmose 24-8. Dennis Dobes, Bobby LaRoux, Joe Rivest each had four hits for Post 90. Dean Scherbring went the distance for the win. Pat’s Foods/ThermoAnalytics outscored 906/Pilgrim River Steakhouse 22-6. Logan Rastello got the win. Jon Hendricks, Ben Steber and Henry Baron homered.
– The results from Auto Value’s games against The Marley Bar and Nutini’s were not reported.
– At the Hancock Driving Park, North Pointe Trucking scored 11 runs in the final two innings, and came back to edge Erickson Crowley Peterson 17-15. Kent Larson, Craig Kilpela, Brent Jurmu and Phil Helminen each had four hits for North Pointe. Jason Van Straten and Erik Nettle homered for Erickson Crowley Peterson. North Pointe then defeated Coca Cola/Miller’s Recreation 15-9. North Pointe had 23 hits in that game… 22 were singles.
Follow the Copper Country Slow Pitch League here.
Twilight League Baseball
In Twilight League baseball tonight…
– At the Hancock Driving Park, Pat’s Foods hosts the Stanton Wildcats.
– At the Toivola Field, Mosquito Inn entertains Wolverine-Orbit.
Both games begin at 6:30. Follow the Twilight League here.
Triathlon, Chain Drive, Street Hockey Registration Still Open
Registration closes tomorrow for Sunday’s Yooper Sprint Triathlon. The event includes a 500-meter swim, and 20k bike, and a 5k run… all centered at the Hancock Beach. For full details, the schedule, and registration information, click here.
Registration is also still open for Saturday’s Keweenaw Chain Drive Festival. The cross country biking competition includes 16-mile and 30-mile point-to-point rides, and the Junior Chain Drive event. For full details, the schedule, and registration information, click here.
There are still opportunities for teams to join the first Summer Three-on-Three Street Hockey tournament at the Laurn Grove rink in Hancock on Saturday. Mites and Squirts register at the rink at 8:30. Pee Wees and Bantams register at 12:30. Midgets and 18-and-Overs register at 5:00.
To make sure your team’s scores are included in morning sports, send them to mornings@up.net.
