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MLB – Tigers Salvage One Against Brewers
The Detroit Tigers scored three times in the eighth inning, and beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 last night. Nick Castellanos drove in all three of those runs with a bases-loaded triple. Tigers’ starter Shane Greene pitched into the seventh, and was charged with both Milwaukee runs. Blaine Hardy got the win in relief.
The Tigers open a home set against the Houston Astros this afternoon. David Price will start against Scott Feldman. Hear the first pitch at 1:08 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY.
The Brewers begin a series against the Braves at Atlanta tonight. Matt Garza will start against Julio Teheran.
At the WestPAC track meet at Calumet yesterday, Calumet won the girls; competition, outpointing Houghton 113-96. West Iron County was third, followed by Hancock and L’Anse. Houghton took the boys’ title 143-94 over Calumet. West Iron County was third, L’Anse fourth, and Hancock fifth. Full results were not provided.
In Copper Country Slow Pitch League play last night…
– At Miller Memorial Field in Laurium, Post 90-Lakes Lounge scored five runs in the bottom of the ninth inning, and edged Bucko’s-Labatts 28-26. Kevin LaRoux and Joe Rivest homered for Post 90. The result of Bucko’s game against Monte Carlo-Coca Cola was not reported.
– At Hurontown, the result of The Marley Bar game against Tech was not posted. Matt’s Auto Glass overpowered Downtowner 34-1. Jeff Aho and Darren Kinnunen homered for Matt’s
– At the Hancock Driving Park, results from McGann’s-Northern Auto’ games against Andy’s Team and Auto Value were not posted.
– At Tapiola, Erickson Crowley Peterson defeated The Library-ThermoAnalytics 22-6. Jon Boever, Zack Savola and Matt Turunen homered for the winner. Erickson Crowley Peterson then defeated Nutini’s 13-6. Chad Cichosz and Buddy Londo homered.
– Results of games not immediately reported may be available later here.
Red Wings Begin Coach Search
The Detroit Red Wings are looking for a new head coach, following yesterday’s announcement by Mike Babcock that he will be leaving to coach the Toronto Maple Leafs. Babcock’s destination came as a surprise, and seems to have been financially motivated. His deal with Toronto is reported to be worth 50-million dollars over eight seasons. Detroit had offered him a contract worth 20-million over five seasons. Grand Rapids Griffins coach Jeff Blashill is the leading candidate to replace Babcock.
Ride the Keweenaw Weekend Begins Tomorrow
The three-day Ride the Keweenaw weekend begins tomorrow. Friday’s events group rides at the Adventure Mine in Greenland. On Saturday, there will be activities at the Tech Trails, Churning Rapids, and Swedetown. Sunday’s events will take place in Copper Harbor. For the full schedule and online registration,click here.
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