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High School
In high school baseball yesterday…
• The Jeffers game at Norway was postponed to May 8th.
On today’s baseball schedule…
• Calumet plays at Ironwood.
• L’Anse travels to Iron Mountain.
In softball today…
• Hancock plays at Houghton, to make up yesterday’s rain-out.
• Calumet journeys to Ironwood.
College Hockey
Northern Michigan University’s hockey team will need a new starting goalie next season. Multiple reports say that Beni Halasz, who sparkled in net the past two seasons, has committed to transfer to Massachusetts-Lowell.
NBA
The NBA playoffs opened with the first play-in games last night. The 76ers edged the Heat 105-104. The Bulls blasted the Hawks 131-116. The play-in series concludes tomorrow, with Chicago at Miami, and Sacramento at New Orleans.
MLB
Josh Smith’s pinch-hit double in the top of the ninth inning plated the winning run, as the Rangers edged the Tigers 5-4 yesterday. Tarik Skubal gave up a run in the first inning, then surrendered three more in the sixth. The Tigers got an early homer from Kerry Carpenter, then scored single runs in the sixth, seventh and eighth to tie the contest. Parker Meadows hit his first homer of the year. In the bottom of the ninth, Mark Canha drew a walk, but Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson and Carpenter each struck out. Detroit committed three errors, each of which contributed to Texas runs.
The Tigers host the Rangers again this afternoon. Kenta Maeda will start against Jack Leiter. Coverage will start at 12:45 on 99.3 The Lift.
Blake Perkins singled home Brice Turang in the eighth inning to give the Brewers a 1-0 win over the Padres yesterday. On a bullpen day, five Milwaukee relievers allowed just three hits.
The Brewers have today off, and begin a series at St. Louis tomorrow. Freddy Peralta will pitch against Kyle Gibson.
With the starting rotation depleted by injuries, Milwaukee called righthander Tobias Myers up from Nashville yesterday. Lefty Jared Koenig was sent down, and pitcher Vladimir Gutierrez was designated for assignment.
Outdoor Sports
Houghton FC is hosting a gear swap for youth and adult outdoor gear at the Houghton Elementary School gym Saturday. Sellers can drop their items off between 9:00 am-11:00 am. Buyers can shop the sale from 11:30 am-1:00 pm. Unsold items/and or checks for sold items can be collected from 1:30 pm-3:00 pm. There is a 15% commission on all items sold. All proceeds raised will help support youth soccer in our area. Visit houghtonfc.com for more information, or email info@houghtonfc.com.
The Copper Harbor Trails Club will hold its spring trail cleanup Saturday. Meet in the park in downtown Copper Harbor at 11:00 am for assignments. Bring gloves, and chainsaws, leaf blowers, shovels, rakes, loppers, or other appropriate tools if you have them. Some tools will be available. Participants will gather at the Mariner North afterward for some chili and drinks.
Local Sports Broadcasts
- Thursday, April 25th – Calumet Baseball at Houghton – 3:45 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf
- Monday, April 29th – Calumet Softball at Houghton – 3:45 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf
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