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MLB
Ian Kinsler’s RBI single in the 11th inning lifted the Detroit Tigers to an 8-7 win over the Miami Marlins in their season opener last night. Kinsler’s three-run homer in the first inning had helped the Tigers stake Justin Verlander to a big early lead. Verlander responded by taking a no-hitter into the sixth inning. He also became the first Detroit pitcher to get a hit on opening day since Mickey Lolich in 1972. Miami forced extra inning by scoring three runs off closer Francisco Rodriguez in the ninth. The Tigers wrap up that quick interleague set this afternoon. Anibal Sanchez will pitch against Jose Fernandez. Hear the first pitch at 4:55 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
The Milwaukee Brewers fell to the San Francisco Giants 2-1 last night. Jimmy Nelson suffered the tough loss, giving up both runs on five hits while pitching into the eighth inning. The Brewers host the Giants again this afternoon. Taylor Jungmann will start against Jeff Samardzija.
NBA
The Detroit Pistons’ playoff hopes took a hit last night, as they fell 107-89 to the Miami Heat. Detroit got off to a cold start, and trailed by 18 at halftime. Reggie Jackson and Tobias Harris each scored 21. The Pistons play at Orlando tonight.
The Bulls also lost, so Detroit remains two games ahead of Chicago in the race for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. They’re a half-game behind the Pacers.
NHL
The Detroit Red Wings will host the Philadelphia Flyers tonight in the first of two games against their closest competitors for a playoff berth. We’ll join the game after Tigers baseball on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
The Bruins earned a standings point in a shootout loss to Carolina last night, and moved into a tie with the Wings for the third guaranteed playoff position in the Atlantic Division. Boston and Detroit will face each other tomorrow night. Boston, Detroit and Philadelphia are statistically tied for the final Eastern Conference wild card playoff spot.
Finlandia
The Finlandia University baseball games at Northland College were weathered out yesterday.
NCAA
The University of Connecticut completed a perfect season by defeating Syracuse 82-51 in the NCAA Women’s Division I basketball tournament championship game last night.
Little League
It’s sign-up time for Little League baseball and softball. Keweenaw Little League will hold its final sign-up session tonight between 6:00 and 8:00 at the Kings Corner entrance at Calumet School. To see the Keweenaw Little League flyer, click here. Baraga County Little League will hold signups tonight between 5:00 and 6:30 at the L’Anse School Commons, and at Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College in Baraga. Portage Lake Little League is registering players online. The sign-up deadline is this Sunday. For details and online registration, click here.
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