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MLB
The Tigers held off the Twins 6-4 yesterday. Detroit took command with a five-run fifth inning, powered by home runs from Spencer Torkelson and Kerry Carpenter. On a bullpen day, opener Will Vest gave up one run. Alex Lange surrendered three in the eighth, but Jason Foley rescued him by retiring three straight Minnesota batters with the bases loaded.
After taking three of four from Minnesota, the Tigers host the Royals tonight. Reese Olson will pitch against Jordan Lyles. Coverage will begin at 6:15 on 99.3 The Lift.
Detroit added some bullpen depth over the weekend by picking up right-handed reliever Blair Calvo from the Colorado Rockies, in exchange for cash considerations. The Tigers also claimed left-handed reliever Anthony Misiewicz off waivers Sunday from the Diamondbacks. Both have been assigned to Toledo.
The Brewers completed a series sweep of the Pirates with a 5-2 victory yesterday. The Crew put up four runs in the eighth inning to earn the win. Christian Yelich and William Contreras each had two hits.
The Brewers entertain the Diamondbacks tonight. Corbin Burnes will pitch against Merrill Kelly.
Slow Pitch Softball
In Copper Country Slow Pitch Softball League play tonight…
• At Miller Memorial Field in Laurium, Koppers faces Auto Pro/Thermoanalytics at 6:15, then plays Pat’s Foods/Bucko’s at 7:30.
• At the Hancock Driving Park, McGann’s/Northern Auto takes on Superior Lube at 6:15, then meets Downtowner Two at 7:30.
Fast Pitch Softball
In Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball League action tonight…
• At the Chassell Field, Superior National Bank faces JB’s at 5:30.
• At the Bone Yard in Lake Linden, REL meets Superior Service at 5:30, and Gold Standard takes on Tervo at 7:15.
Horseshoes
In Copper Country Horseshoe League play this evening…
• Calumet One meets Calumet Electronics at the Dreamland Bar.
• Eva’s Hideaway plays Bucko’s Party Store at Eva’s Hideaway.
• Houghton Building Supply faces Ahmeek Fire Department at Ahmeek Park.
• Harter’s Party Store takes on L and L at the Calumet Dam.
• Luigi’s plays Mohawk Superette at the Mohawk Park.
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