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MLB
Max Scherzer struck out 14 Tigers, as the Washington Nationals edged Detroit 2-1 yesterday. The former Tiger gave up four hits over eight innings. One was a home run by Brandon Dixon in the seventh inning. Jordan Zimmermann pitched well for Detroit, allowing a run on four hits over six frames. Joe Jiménez gave up a home run to Anthony Rendon in the eighth inning, and took the loss.
The Tigers have today off, and begin a series in Chicago against the White Sox tomorrow night. Matthew Boyd will start against Reynaldo López. Pregame coverage will begin at 7:45 on 99.3 The Lift.
Detroit shortstop Jordy Mercer will rejoin the team for Tuesday’s game, after spending nearly two months on the injured list with a quad strain. Ronny Rodriguez has been sent to Toledo to make room.
Closer Shane Greene will represent the Tigers at next week’s All-Star Game.
Eric Thames’ home run in the eighth inning lifted the Milwaukee Brewers to a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates yesterday. Zach Davies gave up a run in the first inning, then pitched into the sixth. Jeremy Jeffress got the win in relief. The victory moved Milwaukee back into a first-place tie with the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central Division.
The Brewers will visit the Cincinnati Reds tonight. Adrian Houser will pitch against Tyler Mahle.
Milwaukee will have four players at the All-Star Game next week. Christian Yelich was voted a starter. He’ll be joined by Mike Moustakas, Yasmani Grandal, and Josh Hader. Yelich will also take part in the Home Run Derby.
American Legion Baseball
The Copper Country Flames American Legion baseball team fell to Negaunee 12-2 yesterday. Justin Norkol had two hits for the Flames. Erik Johnson had three hits for Negaunee. Jacob Adriano got the win. Kade Farrell was hurt by six walks, and took the loss for the Flames.
Fast Pitch Softball
In Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball League action tonight…
– Superior National Bank will face Northern Michigan Land Brokers at the Chassell Field.
– Crush/Diamond House/Baby E’s will take on Coca Cola of Hancock at the Hancock Driving Park.
Slow Pitch Softball
In Copper Country Slow Pitch Softball League play this evening…
– At Miller Memorial Field in Laurium, Harter’s Carquest will meet A and S Industrial at 6:15.
– At Hurontown, Luigi’s will play Coca Cola/Monte Carlo at 6:15, and then face Auto Pro/ThermoAnalytics at 7:30.
– At the Hancock Driving Park, McGann’s/Northern Auto will play Pat’s Foods/Bucko’s at 6:15, and Downtowner Two at 7:30.
NHL
The Detroit Red Wings are reportedly set to sign goalie Calvin Pickard. Word is that the two-year deal will be inked today, on the first day that free agent signing period. Pickard split time last season between the Philadelphia and Arizona organizations. He made 17 NHL appearances, and is expected to spend most of this season with the Grand Rapids Griffins.
NBA
The Detroit Pistons have signed point guard Derrick Rose to a two-year, 15-million dollar deal. Rose was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player after he led the Chicago Bulls to the Eastern Conference finals in 2011. He tore his Achilles tendon in 2012, missed the 2013 season, and struggled to recover. He averaged 18 points per game for the Minnesota Timberwolves last season.
Meanwhile, the Pistons have declined their option on forward Glenn Robinson III. He becomes an unrestricted free agent.
Horseshoes
In Copper Country Horseshoe League play tonight…
– At the Dreamland Bar, Bucko’s Party Store will face Dreamland One.
– At the Drift Inn, Drift Inn will host L and L.
– At Rocky’s Bar, Calumet One will play Ahmeek Fire Department.
– At Ahmeek Park, Dreamland Two will face Rocky’s Bar.
– At the Gipp Recreation Center, Calumet Electronics will take on 41 Lumber.
– At Lake Linden Park, Harter’s Party Store will play Loading Zone.
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