Rain Washes Out Local High School Play, and Tigers – Tuesday Sports Wrap

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High School

In high school softball yesterday…
• The Calumet-Houghton game was postponed. No make-up date has been announced. 

On the softball schedule today…
• Calumet plays at Hancock. Coverage will start at 3:45 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Jeffers visits L’Anse.

In baseball yesterday…
• The Jeffers-Ewen-Trout Creek was postponed. No make-up plans have been announced.

On the baseball schedule today…
• Hancock plays at Lake Linden-Hubbell.
• L’Anse travels to Ontonagon.

The Houghton girls soccer match against Kingsford yesterday was postponed. No make-up date has been announced.

In track and field yesterday…
• Houghton and Ewen-Trout Creek at Ironwood – no report.
• The Baraga Early Bird meet was postponed until tomorrow. It will take the place of a meet that was scheduled for Ontonagon, where the track is not ready for competition. An announcement by the Baraga Athletic Department that is would take the place of tomorrow’s Lake Linden track meet was inaccurate. Tomorrow’s scheduled meet at Lake Linden will be held as scheduled.

NHL

In opening-round NHL tournament play yesterday…
• The Panthers finished off the Lightning 6-1. Florida wins that set 4-1.
• The Stars stopped the Golden Knights 4-2. That series is tied 2-2.

Tonight…
• The Maple Leafs visit the Bruins. Boston leads that series 3-1.
• The Hurricanes host the Islanders. Carolina is up 3-1 in that set.
• The Jets welcome the Avalanche. Colorado has a 3-1 lead in that series.
• The Canucks entertain the Predators. Vancouver leads that set 3-1.

NBA

In opening-round NBA tournament play yesterday…
• The Celtics dialed back the Heat 102-88. Boston leads that series 3-1.
• The Thunder dispatched the Pelicans 97-89. Oklahoma City sweeps that series 4-0.
• The Nuggets edged the Lakers 108-106. Denver advances with a 4-1 series win.

Tonight…
• The 76ers visit the Knicks. New York leads that series 3-1.
• The Cavaliers welcome the Magic. That set is tied 2-2.
• The Bucks host the Pacers. Indiana has a 3-1 lead in that series.

MLB

The Tigers and Cardinals were rained out last evening. That game will be made up as part of a straight doubleheader today. Jack Flaherty will start against Kyle Gibson in the opener. Detroit has not named a starter for the second game, but could call Matt Manning up from Toledo as the extra player to fill in. Manning is scheduled to start for the Mud Hens this evening. Coverage of today’s twin bill will begin at 3:15 on 99.3 The Lift.

The Brewers collected just three hits in a 1-0 loss to the Rays last night. The power outage spoiled a good start by Bryce Wilson, who gave up four hits over six innings. The only run of the game came in the first, when Yandy Díaz scored on a double play ball hit by former Tiger Isaac Paredes.

The Brewers entertain the Rays again tonight. Freddy Peralta will pitch against another former Tiger, Tyler Alexander.

Fishing

Registration has opened for this year’s Keweenaw Bay Classic Fishing Tournament. The event will be held June 8th, with a required captain’s meeting June 7th. It typically attracts well over 100 competitors. Significant cash prizes are offered for catches of lake trout and salmon. Early registration discounts are being offered through May 18th. Sign up, and see the rules and schedule, here.

Local Sports Broadcasts

• Today – Softball – Calumet at Hancock – 3:45 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Tomorrow – Girls Soccer – Iron Mountain at Houghton – 4:45 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Friday – Baseball – Hancock at Calumet – 3:45 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Monday – Softball – Hancock at Calumet – Copper Ball game – 3:45 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.

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