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MLB
The Tigers broke their three-game losing streak with an 8-5 victory over the Pirates last night. Kevin McGonigle hit a long two-run homer as Detroit built a 7-1 lead heading into the bottom of the sixth. Framber Valdez gave up just one run through the first five innings, but couldn’t make it through the sixth, and was charged with all five Pittsburgh runs. Zach McInstry and Hao-Yu Lee each had three hits.
The Tigers visit the Pirates again tonight. Keider Montero will start against Braxton Ashcraft. Coverage will begin at 6:15 on 99.3 The Lift.
The Twins and Guardians both lost, so Detroit is alone in second place in the American League Central Division, five games behind the White Sox.
The Brewers had yesterday off, and host the Mariners tonight. Kyle Harrison will pitch against Bryce Miller.
Brice Turang could be back on the field tonight. He’s been resting an achy knee. Cooper Pratt is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Milwaukee’s High-A Wisconsin farm team today. He’s recovering from a hamstring strain.
Twilight League
The Copper Country Twilight Baseball League championship series opens tonight, as Garnet Garage faces Northern Driveline at 6:30 at the Houghton field. Game two of the best-of-three set will be played Thursday. If a third game is needed, it will be played a week from tonight.
Horseshoes
The Copper Country Horseshoe League tournament began last night.
In the Championship Round, featuring the top eight teams from the regular season…
- #1 Dreamland held off #8 Luigi’s Bar 5-4.
- #2 Erkkila Forest Products shaded #7 Eva’s Hideaway 5-4.
- #3 Sayen’s Auto downed #6 Harter’s Party Store 7-2.
- #5 Calumet Electronics upended #4 Laurium One 6-3.
The Championship Round continues tomorrow night…
- Dreamland faces Calumet Electronics at the Dreamland Bar.
- Sayen’s Auto takes on Erkkila Forest Products at the Calumet Dam.
- Luigi’s Bar meets Laurium One at the George Gipp Recreation Area.
- Harter’s Party Store plays Eva’s Hideaway at Eva’s Hideaway.
In the Consolation Round, featuring the bottom four teams last night…
- #9 Bucko’s Party Store routed #12 Ahmeek Fire Department 8-1.
- #11 Loading Zone downed #10 Mohawk Superette 6-3.
The Consolation Round continues Monday…
- Bucko’s Party Store plays Loading Zone at TBD .
- Ahmeek Fire Department faces Mohawk Superette at the Fulton Park.
Upcoming Local Sports Broadcasts
- Tuesday, August 25th – Volleyball – Lake Linden-Hubbell at Hancock – 6:10 pregame on the Voice of the Bulldogs, Lite 96.3 Houghton’s Breeze.
- Thursday, August 27th – Football – Ishpeming at Lake Linden-Hubbell – 4:40 pregame on the Voice of the Lakes, KBear 102.3.
- Thursday, August 27th – Football – Hancock at Iron Mountain – 6:40 pregame on the Voice of the Bulldogs, Lite 96.3 Houghton’s Breeze.
- Friday, August 28th – Football – Houghton at Calumet – 6:40 pregame on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
See our full high school sports broadcast schedules for Houghton, Hancock, Calumet, Jeffers and Lake Linden-Hubbell here. See our composite schedule for all local high school sports games on our KeweenawReport.com Community Calendar.
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