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MLB
Niko Goodrum’s triple and José Iglesias’ sacrifice fly in the top of the 10th inning lifted the Detroit Tigers to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays yesterday. The extra-inning run salvaged a great pitching effort by Mike Fiers, who turned in eight innings, and gave up a run on just three hits. He left with a 2-1 lead. The Jays tied the game in the ninth on a bases-loaded walk from Joe Jiménez. Ironically, Jiménez got the win. Buck Farmer gave up a lead-off single in the bottom of the 10th, before Blaine Hardy came in to retire three straight and earn the save.
The Tigers begin an interleague series against the Cubs in Chicago this afternoon. Michael Fulmer will pitch against Kyle Hendricks. Pregame coverage will begin at 1:55 on 99.3 The Lift.
Jiménez was sent out to close the game because Shane Greene is hurt. Greene was placed on the disabled list with a right shoulder strain. Reliever Daniel Stumpf was brought back from the disabled list to replace him. The Tigers also called up outfielder Mikie Mahtook to fill in for the injured Leonys Martín. And, they called up Jim Adduci from the Mud Hens, and sent down catcher Grayson Greiner.
The Milwaukee Brewers used a late comeback to edge the Minnesota Twins 6-5 last night. Travis Shaw’s sacrifice fly tied the game in the bottom of the ninth. Brad Miller drew a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the 10th to drive home the winning run. Starter Brent Suter struggled through five innings, giving up five runs on nine hits, including a grand slam home run by Robbie Grossman. Manny Piña homered for Milwaukee.
The Brewers host the Twins again this afternoon. Junior Guerra will start against Jake Odorizzi.
Fast Pitch Softball
In Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball League action last night…
– At the Chassell field, Northern Michigan Land Brokers blanked Loading Zone II/Calumet Golf Club 4-0. Mel Baker struck out seven, and earned the win. Anna Gaffney had three hits, and Quinn Donnelly and Madi Williston each had two. Maria Chizek had two hits for Loading Zone. Loading Zone then fell to Superior National Bank 14-0. Rosalie Anderson earned the win, striking out 10, and giving up just one hit. She also had a single and two doubles. Janie Berg had two hits.
– At the Bone Yard, Auto Pro Glass and Tire shut out Mattila Rock and Dock 18-0. Taylor Shepeard had two hits for Auto Pro.
The annual Fast Pitch League All Star game will be played Friday at 7:30 at the Chassell field.
Twilight League Baseball
In Copper Country Twilight League baseball this evening…
– Superior National Bank-Stanton plays Dean Kangas-State Farm at the Hancock Driving Park.
– REL-Mohawk Technologies takes on Wolverine-Orbit at the Wolverine field.
Both games begin at 6:30.
Horseshoes
In Copper Country Horseshoe League play last night…
– Calumet Electronics shut down Harter’s Carquest 8-1.
– Rocky’s Bar defeated Dreamland Two 7-2.
– Dreamland One beat Loading Zone II 8-1.
– L and L got past Ahmeek Fire Department 6-3.
– Harters Party Store stopped Drift Inn 8-1.
Finlandia
Tyler Little has been named an assistant coach for the Finlandia University women’s soccer team. Little returns to the Lions, where he spent 2016 as an assistant to both the men’s and women’s teams.
NBA
Even though the NBA free agent signing window doesn’t open until Friday, word continues to leak out about deals that are in place. Anthony Tolliver will be leaving the Detroit Pistons for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Pistons are bringing back veteran guard Jose Calderon, who played with Detroit in 2013. He was with the Cavaliers last season.
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