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NBA
The Detroit Pistons fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-90 last evening. LeBron James scored 27 points, and the Cavs made 20 of 38 three-point attempts. The game was close until halftime, but Cleveland outscored Detroit by 12 in the third quarter to pull away. Andre Drummond led the Pistons with 20 points. Detroit trails the best-of-seven opening round series two games to none. Game three will be played tomorrow night in Detroit.
NHL
The Detroit Red Wings face a must-win situation tonight, when they play at Tampa Bay. The Lightning lead the best-of-seven opening round playoff series three games to one, and could eliminate the Wings with a victory this evening. Face-off is at 7:00 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
MLB
The Detroit Tigers held off a late threat, and defeated the Kansas City Royals 3-2 last night. Jordan Zimmermann continued his impressive start with 6-1/3rd scoreless innings. Detroit got a run in the third, when Ian Kinsler doubled home Jarrod Saltalamacchia. They earned another in the sixth, when Victor Martinez’ single plated Kinsler – the 1,000th RBI of Martinez’ career. Kinsler drove in Saltalamacchia with a single in the top of the ninth for what would prove to be a very important insurance run. Reliever Francisco Rodriguez surrendered two solo home runs in the bottom of the ninth, before finally closing the game out.
The Tigers wrap up that series at Kansas City tonight. Mike Pelfrey will pitch against Edinson Volquez.
Aaron Hill and Chris Carter homered, as the Milwaukee Brewers pounded the Minnesota Twins 10-5 last night. Jimmy Nelson gave up four runs over 6-2/3rds innings, and got the win.
The Brewers wrap up that set against the Twins in Milwaukee this afternoon. Taylor Jungmann will pitch against Ricky Nolasco.
High School
In high school softball today, Calumet plays at L’Anse.
In track, the Hancock boys and girls teams each placed third at the Division Two Superior Dome meet in Marquette yesterday. On the boys’ side, Jack Fenton took first place in the 55-meter hurdles, and second place in the pole vault. Alex DeWald won the 55-meter and 200-meter runs. Gage Hawthorne won the shot put. On the girls’ side, Mary Jarvis won the 55-meter hurdles. The 4 x 200-meter and the 4 x 400-meter relay teams came in first, and the 4 x 800-meter team placed second. Taylor Pertile came in second in the 800-meter run. Madysn Wright won the 3,200-meter run. Katherine Jarvis placed second in the shot put. Both L’Anse teams placed eighth. You’ll find full results here.
Chassell, Lake Linden-Hubbell, Dollar Bay, and Baraga will be among the schools competing at the Division Three Superior Dome Meet in Marquette.
Finlandia
The Finlandia University volleyball team has added eight new players for next season. The new Lions hail from three states and Puerto Rico, and include former Hancock standout Emily Anderson, who was a WestPAC first-team all-star last fall. Meet all of the new players here.
Our spring high school sports coverage begins Tuesday, when the Houghton baseball team plays at Calumet. Hear both games of the doubleheader beginning at 3:45 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
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