Tigers, Brewers Earn Shutout Wins – Tuesday Sports Wrap

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Twilight League

The Copper Country Twilight Baseball League championship was supposed to have been decided tonight with a game between Northern Driveline and Craig Heinonen Coldwell Banker. Because of personnel issues, the game has been postponed to Thursday at 6:30 at the Stanton field.

MLB

Jack Flaherty tossed a gem, as the Tigers blanked the Astros 10-0 last night. Flaherty held Houston batters to just three hits over seven innings, while striking out nine. Wenceel Pérez, Riley Greene, Trey Sweeney and Colt Keith homered. Keith had three hits.

The Tigers entertain the Astros again tonight. Tarik Skubal will start against Hunter Brown. Coverage will begin at 6:15 on 99.3 The Lift.

Alex Lange is back with the Tigers. Bailey Horn was dispatched to Toledo to clear a roster space. Lange was the Tigers’ closer in 2023, but was sidelined by a lat injury in May of 2024, and hasn’t pitched in the majors since.

The Brewers made up one rainout against the Cubs yesterday, then suffered another. In their afternoon make-good contest, Freddy Peralta won his 15th game as Milwaukee shut down Chicago 7-0. Peralta allowed just one hit over six innings. Brice Turang and Caleb Durbin homered.

Last night’s regularly-scheduled game was then rained out. It will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader today. In the afternoon contest, Chad Patrick is being called up from Nashville to start against Matthew Boyd. Brandon Woodruff will face Jameson Taillon in the nightcap.

Milwaukee also welcomed Isaac Collins back from paternity leave. Tyler Black was sent back to the Sounds to make room.

NFL

Jordan Love returned to Packers’ practice yesterday, a week after undergoing minor surgery to repair ligament damage on his thumb. The thumb remained wrapped, as he took part in a series of passing drills. Love will not play in Saturday’s final preseason game against the Seahawks, but hopes to be ready for the regular-season opener against the Lions.

Horseshoes

Dreamland One and Calumet One will play for the Copper Country Horseshoe League tournament championship, after narrow semifinal victories last night.

Dreamland One shaded Harter’s Party Store 5-4.
Calumet One dispatched Fine Line Tire 5-4.

In consolation bracket games…

Luigi’s stopped Eva’s Hideaway 6-3.
Houghton Building Supply downed Calumet Electronics 7-2.

That sets up tomorrow’s final games…

Dreamland One meets Calumet One for the title at Ahmeek Park.
Harter’s Party Store plays Fine Line Tire for third place at the Calumet Dam.
Houghton Building Supply and Luigi’s vie for fifth place at the Gipp Recreation Area.
Eva’s Hideaway and Calumet Electronics will play for seventh place at Eva’s Hideaway.

Local Sports Broadcasts

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.