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MLB
The Detroit Tigers couldn’t take advantage of a strong start by Jordan Zimmermann, and lost to the Kansas City Royals 2-1 in 13 innings yesterday. Zimmermann gave up just one run on four hits over eight innings. He left with the score tied at one, thanks to Steven Moya’s first career home run in the third inning. Justin Wilson, Shane Greene and Bruce Rondon continued the shutout through the 12th. In the 13th, Salvador Perez singled off Kyle Ryan. He advanced to second when Miguel Cabrera couldn’t handle Ryan’s throw on a pickoff attempt. An intentional walk, a sacrifice bunt, and another intentional walk loaded the bases, and Chester Cuthbert’s single to left drove home the winning run for Kansas City.
The Tigers return home to open a four-game set against the Seattle Mariners tonight. Mike Pelfrey will pitch against Nathan Karns. Hear the first pitch at 7:10 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
Rondon and Ryan joined the club yesterday, after their call-ups from Toledo to replace Matt Boyd and Blaine Hardy.
The Los Angeles Dodgers scored a run in the eighth and a run in the ninth to edge the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 yesterday. The loss spoiled an effective start by Matt Garza, who tossed six shutout innings. Milwaukee held the lead through much of the game, thanks to a first-inning homer by Scooter Gennett. Enrique Hernandez’ home run off Will Smith tied the game in the eighth, and Tyler Thornburg walked in the winning run in the ninth.
The Brewers have today off, and begin a two-game series at Oakland tomorrow night. Jimmy Nelson will pitch against Sonny Gray.
Copper Country Women’s Fast Pitch
In Copper Country Women’s Fast Pitch League softball tonight…
– Mattila Rock and Dock will face Northern Michigan Land Brokers at 5:30.
– Superior National Bank will face Auto Pro Glass and Tire at 7:15.
Both games will be played at the Boneyard in Lake Linden.
NBA
The Cleveland Cavaliers won their first NBA title last night, defeating the Golden State Warriors 93-89 in the seventh game of the championship series. LeBron James had 27 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. He hit the game-winning three-pointer with 53-seconds remaining, and was named the series’ Most Valuable Player. It’s the first major league championship for any Cleveland team in any sport in 52 years. The Cavs are the first NBA team to come back from a three games to one deficit to win the title.
Keweenaw Tread Fest
Casey Hildebrandt from Schofield, Wisconsin, won the 25-mile race at the first Keweenaw Tread Fest Saturday. Hildebrandt finished 56 seconds ahead of Pete Karinen from Calumet on the Tech Trails. Sara Kylander-Johnson from Duluth was the top women’s finisher. Daxton Mock from Lake Mills, Wisconsin, won the 12-mile race. McKenna Dwyer from Jefferson, Wisconsin, was the top women’s finisher. See full results here.
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