REL Takes Women’s Fast Pitch Opener – Tuesday Sports Wrap

Fast Pitch Softball

On the opening night of Copper Country Women’s Fast Pitch Softball League play…
• Superior Service v Northern Michigan Land Brokers – postponed because of field conditions.
•  Crush v JB’s – postponed because of field conditions.
• REL edged Superior National Bank 3-2. Vera Peterson was the winning pitcher, with relief help from Delaney Heinonen. Rosalie Kangas struck out seven, but took the loss for Superior National Bank. Heinonen drove in two runs, and D’Andra Kero scored the game-winner when she raced home from third base on a passed ball in the bottom of the fifth inning.

Slow Pitch Softball

In Copper Country Slow Pitch Softball League play last evening…
• Sayen’s Auto/Coca Cola v A&S/Loukus Tech, then v Pat’s Foods/Bucko’s – postponed because of field conditions.
• Amy J’s v Koppers, and v McGann’s/Northern Auto – postponed because of field conditions.

Twilight League Baseball

In Copper Country Twilight League baseball tonight…
• Craig Heinonen Coldwell Banker faces REL-Mohawk Technology at the Hancock Driving Park.
• Garnet Garage plays Houghton Building Supply-Stanton at 6:30 at the Stanton Field.

College Soccer

The Finlandia University men’s soccer team has added a new recruit. Jordaan Miranda is a midfielder from Woodbridge, Virginia.

NHL

The Stanley Cup finals will open tomorrow in Denver, as the Avalanche host the Lightning.

NBA

The Warriors got past the Celtics 104-94 last night. Golden State leads the NBA championship series 3-2, with game six set for Thursday in Boston.

MLB

The Tigers fell to the White Sox 9-5 last night. Rony Garcia pitched into the fifth, was charged with four runs, and took the loss. Andrew Chafin gave up three more in the sixth, and Joe Jiménez surrendered two in the ninth. Willi Castro homered.

The Tigers host the White Sox again tonight. Drew Hutchison is being brought up from Toledo to pitch against Dylan Cease. Coverage will begin at 6:50 on 99.3 The Lift.

Along with Hutchison, the Tigers are bringing Tyler Alexander back from the injured list. Outfielder Derek Hill has been sent down to the Mud Hens, and pitcher Jacob Barnes has been designated for assignment.

Eduardo Rodríguez’ return to the Detroit rotation has been delayed, and no one is saying why. The Tigers placed Rodríguez on the restricted list yesterday, citing personal reasons. He’s in the first year of a five-year free agent contract, and had been recovering from a rib strain. While he is on the restricted list, he will not receive his salary, and will not count against the team’s 40-man roster.

The Brewers had yesterday off, and visit the Mets tonight. Adrian Houser will start against Chris Bassitt.

Horseshoes

In Copper Country Horseshoe League play last night…
• Dreamland Two and L and L postponed their match to tomorrow night.
• Harter’s Party Store edged Rocky’s Bar 5-4.
• Loading Zone outscored Drift Inn 7-2.
• 41 Lumber shaded Calumet Electronics 5-4.
• Calumet One got past Dreamland One 6-3.
• Bucko’s Party Store downed Ahmeek Fire Department 7-2.

Golf

The Baraga County Community Foundation will hold its annual Tony Selkey Memorial Golf Scramble Friday at the L’Anse Golf Club.

The cost is $195 per three-person team, which includes 18 holes of golf, cart, continental breakfast, lunch, and the awards dinner. The awards dinner is also open to non-golfers at a cost of $25. There will be many auction items on which to bid.

Money raised supports the Baraga County Community Foundation’s efforts to assist area youth. To sign up, call 353-7898.

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