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MLB
The Detroit Tigers’ losing streak reached six games last night, as they fell to the Chicago White Sox 7-2. Matthew Boyd struck out nine batters over four innings, but gave up three runs and took the loss. The Sox clubbed six home runs. Isaac Paredes singled and drove home both Detroit runs in his major league debut.
The Tigers continue that set against the White Sox in Chicago tonight. Tarik Skubal will start against Dylan Cease. Coverage begins at 7:45 on 99.3 The Lift.
The Tigers shifted their youth movement into a higher gear yesterday, calling up three of their top prospects from Toledo. Paredes debuted at third base last night. Skubal will start this evening’s game. Casey Mize is scheduled to start tomorrow night.
The starting pitchers are needed because Jordan Zimmermann, Ivan Nova and Dario Agrazal are on the injured list. Paredes got the opportunity when Jeimer Candelario moved to first base, after C.J. Cron was lost for the season. To help make room, infielder Dawel Lugo has been designated for assignment.
The Milwaukee Brewers were off yesterday, and begin a series against the Twins in Minnesota tonight. Corbin Burnes will pitch against Kenta Maeda.
NFL
The Detroit Lions have signed running back Jonathan Williams. Williams is a power back who entered the league four years ago. He’s played for the Bills, the Saints and the Colts, but his career has been slowed because of injuries. The Lions released running back Wes Hills to make room on the roster.
CFL
The Canadian Football League has canceled its season. This will be the first time since 1919 that the Grey Cup will not be awarded.
NHL
In the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs yesterday…
In the Eastern Conference at Toronto…
• The Lightning edged the Blue Jackets 2-1. Tampa Bay leads that series 3-1.
• The Bruins shaded the Hurricanes 4-2. Boston leads that set 3-1.
In Toronto today…
• The Flyers face the Canadiens. Philadelphia leads that series 2-1.
• The Capitals play the Islanders. New York is up 3-0 in that series.
In the Western Conference at Edmonton…
• The Avalanche buried the Coyotes 7-1. Colorado is up 3-1 in that series.
• The Blues downed the Canucks 3-1. That set is tied 2-2.
In Edmonton today…
• The Flames face the Stars. That series is tied 2-2.
• The Blackhawks face the Golden Knights. Vegas leads that series 3-1.
NBA
On the opening day of the NBA playoffs…
In the Eastern Conference…
• The Raptors outscored the Nets 134-110.
• The Celtics got past the 76ers 109-101.
On today’s schedule…
• The Magic meet the Bucks.
• The Heat play the Pacers.
In the Western Conference…
• The Clippers downed the Mavericks 118-110.
• The Nuggets defeated the Jazz 135-125.
On today’s schedule…
• The Thunder open against the Rockets.
• The Trail Blazers play the Lakers.
Twilight League
The Copper Country Twilight Baseball League wraps up its regular season tonight…
• Dean Kangas-State Farm plays Superior National Bank-Stanton at the Stanton field.
• Garnet Garage-Subway faces REL-Mohawk Technology at the Hancock Driving Park.
The Twilight League tournament will be held this Sunday at the Stanton field. Coverage of the first semifinal will begin around 10:45 on KBear 102.3.
Horseshoes
In the semifinals of the Copper Country Horseshoe League tournament last night…
• L and L edged Calumet One 5-4.
• Dreamland One defeated Harter’s Party Store 6-3.
Dreamland One will face L and L for the title next week. Calumet One will play Harter’s Party Store in the consolation match.
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