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MLB
The Tigers were held to just three hits in an 8-1 loss to the Twins yesterday. Minnesota teed off on Chris Paddack, who struggled into the sixth, giving up all eight Twins’ runs on nine hits, including a grand slam by Brooks Lee. Keerry Carpenter singled home Colt Keith in the third inning with Detroit’s only run.
The Tigers took three out of four from the Twins, and welcome the Astros tonight. Jack Flaherty will start against Spencer Arrighetti. Coverage will begin at 6:15 on 99.3 The Lift.
The Tigers have sent reliever Brant Hurter down to Toledo, and recalled Brennan Hanifee.
The Brewers’ team-record 14-game win streak ended with a 3-2 10-inning loss to the Reds yesterday. Jose Quintana pitched six scoreless innings, then left as Cincy scored the game’s first run in the seventh. Milwaukee took a brief lead when William Contreras slugged a two-run homer in the top of the ninth, but Grant Anderson gave up a run in the ninth, and then surrendered the winning run in the bottom of the 10th.
The Brewers will host the Cubs in a day-night doubleheader today. Game one makes up a rainout from June 18th. Freddy Peralta will pitch against Cade Horton. Starters for the nightcap have not been named.
Milwaukee outfielder Blake Perkins has returned, after some time on the bereavement list. Steward Berroa has been dispatched back to Nashville.
NFL
The Packers are facing a growing injury list. Long snapper Christian Kuntz suffered a chest injury in Saturday’s game. The team is already auditioning replacements. Running back MarShawn Lloyd is nursing a sore hamstring, and rookie edge defender Barryn Sorrell hurt a knee in Saturday’s game. It’s not known how long they’ll be out.
Horseshoes
Round two of the double-elimination Copper Country Horseshoe League tournament will be played tonight. In the winners’ bracket…
- Dreamland One will play Harter’s at the Dreamland Bar.
- Calumet One will face Fine Line Tire at Agassiz Park.
In the losers’ bracket…
- Luigi’s will take on Eva’s Hideaway at Eva’s Hideaway.
- Calumet Electronics will face Houghton Building Supply at Ahmeek Park.
Local Sports Broadcasts
- Monday, August 25th – Boys Soccer – Iron Mountain at Houghton – 4:40 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
- Thursday, August 28th – Football – Houghton at Iron Mountain – 6:40 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
- Thursday, August 28th – Football – Calumet at West Iron County – 6:40 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
- Thursday, September 4th – Volleyball – Jeffers at Houghton – 6:10 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
- Thursday, September 4th – Volleyball – Calumet at West Iron County – 6:10 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
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