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MLB
The Detroit Tigers outhit the San Diego Padres 3-2 last night, but lost the game 1-0. Austin Hedges knocked in the game’s only run with an RBI double off Michael Fulmer in the second inning. Fulmer pitched through the seventh, and took the loss. Detroit had early opportunities against Padres’ starter Luis Perdomo, who walked five over the first four inning, but couldn’t capitalize.
The Tigers have lost seven straight, and 13 of their last 17 games. They’ll continue that interleague series at San Diego tonight. Anibal Sanchez will start against Dinelson Lamet. Pregame coverage will begin at 9:45 on 99.3 The Lift.
Before the game, the Tigers released struggling reliever Francisco Rodríguez. Rodríguez saved 44 games for Detroit last season, and is fourth on the MLB all-time saves list. This season, though, his ERA ballooned to 7.82. He lost his closing job to Justin Wilson. On Thursday, he gave up a grand slam in Detroit’s 9-6 loss to the Mariners.
Tigers’ designated hitter Victor Martinez is slated to return to action Tuesday. He’s been on the disabled list while being treated for an irregular heartbeat.
With his team mired in last place, Detroit general manager Al Avila said yesterday that he’s ready to listen to trade offers from other teams.
The Milwaukee Brewers’ late comeback fell short, and the fell to the Atlanta Braves 5-4 last night. Jimmy Nelson gave up four runs over five innings. The Brewer trailed by three heading into the top of the eighth. They scored twice on a double by Orlando Arcia, but pinch-hitter Jesús Aguilar grounded into a double play to end the threat.
The Brewers continue that set at Atlanta this afternoon. Matt Garza will pitch against R.A. Dickey.
Aguilar replaced Eric Sogard in last night’s game after Sogard was hit in the elbow by a pitch. Sogard will be evaluated today.
Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball
In Copper Country Women’s Fast Pitch Softball last night…
– Superior National Bank defeated Northern Michigan Land Brokers 4-1. Adena Anderson struck out eight, walked just one, and was the winning pitcher. Hannah Hill took the loss. Adena Anderson and Sarah Halonen each had two singles for Superior National Bank and Rosalie Anderson had a double. Kirsten Berg and Kelsey Pietila each had a single for Northern Michigan Land Brokers.
– Mattila Rock and Dock defeated Frank A. Douglass Agency on Friday evening. The score and state were not available at posting time.
NHL
The Detroit Red Wings used their first-round pick in the NHL amateur draft last night to select 6’6″ center Michael Rasmussen. Rasmussen is 18 years old, and hails from Surrey, British Columbia. He played for the Tri-City Americans of the Western Hockey League last season, where he accumulated 32 goals and 55 points in 50 games, despite missing time with a wrist injury. The NHL draft continues today.
MTU/NMU
The pairings have been announced for the inaugural Ice Vegas college hockey invitational in Las Vegas. Michigan Tech will open against Boston College at 5:00 Pacific Time on Friday, January 5th. Northern Michigan University will face Arizona State at 8:30 that evening. The tourney will conclude the following day.
High School
The U.P. Football All-Star Game will be played today at the Superior Dome. Rather than divide schools by region 
this year, players from across the peninsula will be assigned to Team Red or Team Black. The Team Black roster includes Jesse Helminen, Grant Johnson, Hayden Kesti and Jack Sturos from Calumet, Matthew Beck from Baraga, Brendan Middleton from Lake Linden-Hubbell, Noah Rule from Ontonagon, and Caleb Scroggs from L’Anse. Team Red will feature Stephen Dudenas, Steven Suhonen, Jason Sutherland and Lincoln Klein from Lake Linden-Hubbell, Rory Anderson and Russ Bjorn from Calumet, Jordan Reynolds and Nick Weingarten from Houghton, and Mike McParlan from Hancock. Lake Linden-Hubbell coaches Ken Klein and Leon Sutherland will be assistants for the Red Team.
Horseshoe Tournament
The PastyFest Horseshoe Tournament will be held today at Agassiz Park in Calumet. Sign-up begins at 11:00 and play starts at noon. The cost is $20.00 per two-person team.
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