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MLB: Tigers Edge Royals
The Tigers won their fourth in a row last night… slipping past the Royals 2-1. Anibal Sanchez earned the win… giving up eight hits over seven innings, but allowing just a single run in the first. Both Jaba Chamberlain and Joe Nathan faces scoring threats in the eighth and ninth… but worked out of them to preserve the victory. Detroit scored in the first on a single by Ian Kinsler… and in the third on a sacrifice fly by Miguel Cabrera.
The Tigers continue that set at Kansas City tonight. Rick Porcello will start against James Shields. Hear the first pitch at 7:10 on AM 1400, WCCY.
Detroit’s lead in the American League Central now stands at six-and-a-half games over the Royals.
Tigers’ manager Brad Ausmus left last night’s game in the second inning because he was ill. Gene Lamont filled in.
Detroit second baseman Ian Kinsler has been named to the American League All Star Team. Kinsler will take the place of Victor Martinez… who will miss the contest to rest his sore back.
Brewers Drop Sixth Straight
The Brewers lost their sixth straight game last night… falling to the Cardinal 7-6. Milwaukee scored all of its runs in the first two innings… but the Cardinals came back… tying the game with four in the sixth… and winning it when Matt Holliday homered in the top of the ninth.
The Brewers host the Cardinals again this afternoon. Jimmy Nelson has been called up from Triple-A to make the start for Milwaukee. Adam Wainwright will counter for Saint Louis.
With the loss, Milwaukee’s lead in the National League Central shrinks to just one game over the Cardinals.
The Milwaukee loss was overshadowed by a private team meeting 20 minutes after the game. Manager Ron Roenike shared that there had been a death in the family of one of the players. Specifics were not released, because all family members had not yet been notified.
Milwaukee catcher Jonathan Lucroy has been named the starter for the National League All Star Game. Lucroy will fill in for the injured Yadier Molina.
Durocher Tourney Begins Today
The Leo Durocher Memorial Wood Bat Tournament will be held at the Stanton Field this weekend. Today, Wolverine-Orbit faces Superior Waters Fly Shop at 10:00… Blue Sky Health takes on the Tri-City North Stars from Negaunee at 12:30… Mosquito Inn plays Channing at 3:00… and Pat’s Foods meets the Stanton Wildcats at 5:30. The semifinals will be played tomorrow. The winners of today’s first two games will meet at 11:00. The winners of the second two games will play at 1:30. The championship game will start at 4:00.
Red Wings Sign McCollum
The Detroit Red Wings have signed goalie Tom McCollum to a one-year NHL contract. McCollum was the Wings’ top draft pick in 2008… but struggled during his first four years in the organization. Last year, he played much better at Grand Rapids. He’s expected to spend this season with the Griffins, as well.
Lazy Days to Host Free Throw Tourney
The Lazy Days of Laurium will host a free throw tournament for kids ages five through 18. Competition in various age divisions begins today at 1:00 as part of the festival at the George Gipp Recreation Area. No advance registration is required.
Run the Keweenaw This Weekend
The annual Run the Keweenaw trail running event is being held this weekend. Registration and bib pickup resumes this morning at 7:00 at the Eagle Harbor Town Hall. The three adult events include the Mount Baldy Hill Climb this morning at 9:00… the 12k Copper Harbor Trails Challenge this afternoon at 5:00… and the 25k Carl Olson Memorial Adventure Run tomorrow morning at 8:00. There’s also a 2k kids’ run tomorrow at 4:00. For details, click here.
5k/2k Run Today in Chassell
The Chassell Strawberry Festival is hosting a five-k and two-k run for the first time this year. The run will begin this morning at 8:00. The cost is $20.00 per runner… $10.00 for kids ages 14 and younger. You can register between 7:00 and 7:45 tomorrow morning at the Chassell trailhead, behind the Chassell Heritage Center.
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