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College Basketball
Connecticut reigns as the NCAA Division I men’s basketball champion. The Huskies defeated San Diego State 76-59 in the title game last night. It’s the fifth national crown for UConn. Adama Sanogo was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.
NBA
The Pistons host the Heat tonight.
NHL
The Red Wings skate at Montreal tonight.
MLB
The Tigers earned their first win of the season last night, edging the Astros 7-6 in 11 innings. José Abreu’s two-out double off Alex Lange tied the game in the bottom of the ninth, but Lange got Chas McCormick to fly out to right field to force extra innings. Matt Vierling’s two-run homer in the top of the 11th gave Detroit a two-run lead. Houston got one back off Garrett Hill in the bottom of the 11th, but Hill was able to close the door and get the save. Vierling had four hits, and also made a diving catch that saved three runs from scoring in the fifth inning. Riley Greene also homered.
The Tigers visit the Astros again tonight. Matt Manning will face Framber Valdez. Coverage will begin at 7:45 on 99.3 The Lift.
Starter Michael Lorenzen could rejoin the Tigers early next week. He threw a successful batting practice session yesterday, and could make a rehab start in Toledo Saturday. Lorenzen is recovering from a groin strain.
The Brewers pounded the Mets 10-0 in their home opener yesterday. Freddy Peralta and Bryse Wilson combined to give up just three hits. Brian Anderson homered, and Brice Turang hit a grand slam – his first home run in the majors.
Those teams play again tonight in Milwaukee. Wade Miley will start against Max Scherzer.
Upcoming Local Sports Broadcasts
The Portage Lake Pioneers and the Calumet Wolverines play for the historic Gibson Cup this weekend. Game One will be Friday at the Colosseum. Game two will be Saturday at Dee Stadium, with game three next Wednesday, if needed. All games will start at 7:30, with pregame coverage beginning at 7:10 on KBear 102.3.
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