Tigers, Brewers Fall – Wednesday Sports Wrap

Twilight League Baseball

In Copper Country Twilight League baseball last night…
• Craig Heinonen Coldwell Banker downed REL-Mohawk Technology 11-7.
• Garnet Garage got past Houghton Building Supply-Stanton 6-4.

Fast Pitch Softball

In Copper Country Women’s Fast Pitch Softball League play this evening…
• At the Bone Yard in Lake Linden, Tervo Agency takes on Crush at 5:30, and JB’s faces REL at 7:15.
• At the Chassell Field, Superior National Bank meets Superior Service at 7:00.

Slow Pitch Softball

In Copper Country Slow Pitch Softball League play this evening…
• At Miller Memorial Field in Laurium, Bucko’s/Labatts plays Pat’s Foods/Bucko’s at 6:15, and then takes on Sayen’s Auto/Coca Cola at 7:30.
• At the Hancock Driving Park, McGann’s/Northern Auto plays A&S/Loukus Tech at 6:15, and then faces Downtowner 2 at 7:30.

NHL

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

The Red Wings have reportedly signed Finnish goaltender Jussi Olkinuora. Olkinuora led the Finnish team to a gold medal at last month’s World Championship. He’ll compete for the back-up goalie job with Detroit, but will mostly likely begin his American career with the Grand Rapids Griffins.

NBA

The NBA championship series continues tomorrow, as the Celtics host the Warriors. Golden State leads the series 3-2.

MLB

The Tigers fell to the White Sox 5-1 last night. Detroit got off to a quick start when Victor Reyes ran home from third after an errant pickoff throw to second by Chicago pitcher Dylan Cease. Drew Hutchison allowed two runs over four innings, and took the loss.

The Tigers host the White Sox again this afternoon. Alex Faedo will start for Detroit. Coverage will begin at 12:50 on 99.3 The Lift.

The Brewers collected just three hits in a 4-0 loss to the Mets last night. Adrian Houser left in the fifth inning, and was charged with all four runs.

The Brewers visit the Mets again tonight. Corbin Burnes will start against David Peterson.

Fishing

The Longest Day Walleye Fishing Tournament will be held Saturday on Lac La Belle. The entry fee is $100 per boat, with a $20 side pot for the biggest fish. Register in advance by calling Jeremy at 369-4929. On-site registration will take place at the Lac La Belle boat ramp Friday evening from 5:00 until 8:00, and from 5:20 to 5:50 Saturday morning.

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