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High School
The Hancock softball team will face Johannesburg-Lewiston in the state quarterfinals today at 5:00 at Sault Ste. Marie. The Bulldogs carry a record of 23-7 into the contest. The Cardinals’ record is 29-3-1. Tickets for the game must be purchased in advance online here.
NBA
The Nuggets won the Larry O’Brien Trophy for the first time last night, defeating the Heat 94-89 in game five of the NBA championship series. Nikola Jokic was named the series’ Most Valuable Player.
NHL
The Golden Knights host the Panthers in game five of the Stanley Cup championship series tonight. Vegas leads the series 3-1.
MLB
The Tigers snapped their nine-game losing streak with a dramatic 6-5 victory last night. Trailing by three in the bottom of the ninth, Spencer Torkelson blasted a two-run homer, and Zack Short singled home Nick Maton to force extra innings. Torkelson then drove home Andy Ibáñez with the game-winning run in the bottom of the 10th.
The Tigers host the Braves again tonight. Reese Olson will start against Spencer Strider. Coverage will begin at 6:15 on 99.3 The Lift.
Detroit has brought Matt Vierling back from the injured list, where he’d been recuperating from back stiffness. Nick Solak was sent to Toledo to make room on the roster.
The Brewers had yesterday off, and visit the Twins tonight. Corbin Burnes will pitch against Pablo López.
Former Milwaukee first baseman Luke Voit has signed a minor league deal with the Mets.
Slow Pitch Softball
In Copper Country Slow Pitch Softball league play last night…
• Koppers v Amy J’s, then v Superior Lube – no report.
• McGann’s/Northern Auto defeated Auto Pro/Thermoanalytics 34-17, then downed Pat’s Foods/Bucko’s 21-5.
Fast Pitch Softball
On the opening night of the Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball League, games were called off because of weather and field conditions.
Twilight League Baseball
In Copper Country Twilight League baseball tonight…
• REL-Mohawk Technology faces Craig Heinonen Coldwell Banker at the Hancock Driving Park.
• Garnet Garage plays Houghton Building Supply-Stanton at the Stanton field.
Horseshoe League
In Copper Country Horseshoe League play last evening…
• Bucko’s edged Luigi’s 5-4.
• Harter’s Party Store downed Eva’s Hideaway 7-2.
• Ahmeek Fire Department got past Mohawk Superette 5-4.
• Dreamland One shaded L and L 5-4.
• Calumet One defeated Houghton Building Supply 6-3
Golf
The Baraga County Community Foundation will hold its annual Tony Selkey Memorial Golf Scramble at the L’Anse Golf Club Saturday. A shotgun start will begin at 9:00. Money raised supports the Baraga County Community Foundation’s efforts to assist area youth. To register your team, email baragacf@up.net.
