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MLB
Mike Aviles’ infield single drove home Andrew Romine with the winning run, as the Detroit Tigers got past the Seattle Mariners 4-2 last night. The game started as a pitchers’ duel. Justin Verlander turned in seven strong innings, giving up just a two-run homer by Kyle Seager in the top of the sixth. The Tigers scratched out single runs against James Paxton in the bottom of the sixth and seventh innings to tie the game. They loaded the bases against Paxton in the eighth, and put the game away with Aviles’ soft grounder to first, and a sacrifice fly by James McCann. Bruce Rondon got the win in relief.
The Tigers host the Mariners again tonight. Michael Fulmer will start against Hisashi Iwakuma. Hear the first pitch at 7:10 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
After last night’s game, manager Brad Ausmus said that Anibal Sanchez will return to the starting rotation. He’ll replace Matt Boyd, who was sent back to Toledo several days ago. Daniel Norris will also be brought up from Toledo, and will cover Fulmer’s scheduled start next week – apparently to give Fulmer a rest.
The Oakland Athletics broke open a tie game with three runs in the seventh inning, and went on to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3 last night. Milwaukee starter Jimmy Nelson gave up just one run, but needed 105 pitches to get through five innings. The loss went to Will Smith, who gave up a triple to open the seventh… but it was Michael Blazek who allowed that runner to score, and then gave up the next two runs.
That series wraps up at Oakland this afternoon. Junior Guerra will pitch against Daniel Mengden.
Copper Country Twilight League
In Copper Country Twilight League baseball last night…
– Wolverine-Orbit blanked Dean Kangas-State Farm 9-0.
– Tyler LaDuron had five hits and drove in three runs as Superior National Bank-Stanton defeated the Copper Country Miners 17-8. Carter Nettel drove in six runs with two hits for Stanton.
Copper Country Women’s Fast Pitch
In Copper Country Women’s Fast Pitch League softball tonight, Mattila Rock and Dock faces Northern Michigan Land Brokers at 5:30, and then takes on Auto Pro Glass and Tire at 7:15. Both games will be played at the Chassell field.
Guts Frisbee
Two American teams are playing well at the World Ultimate and Guts Frisbee Championships in London. Team Blue is 10-0 heading into the final day of round-robin qualifying matches. Team Red is 9-2, and upset the powerful Japanese team yesterday. Team Red includes Al Nettell and Will Blau from Hancock, Stephen Dudenas from Lake Linden, and Cam Verigin from Marquette.
Those players will also be participating in this year’s International Frisbee Tournament, which will be held in Calumet July 9th and 10th.
Pasty Fest Horseshoe Tourney Set
There will be a horseshoe tournament at Pasty Fest again this year. Signup will begin at 11:00 at Agassiz Park, and play will begin at noon. The cost is $10.00 per person.
KBIC Kids Fishing Derby
The annual KBIC Kids Fishing Derby will be held at the Sand Point pond on Saturday. Registration for kids ages four through 12 will be open from 9:00 until noon, and fishing will take place between 10:00 and 2:00. Other events include a carnival and games, and there will be a lot of good food. All are invited, at no charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Some fishing rods will be available, but please bring your own, if you have one. For full details, click here.
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