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Fast Pitch Softball
The opening round of the Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball League tournament was rained out last evening. Opening-round and semifinal games will all be played Monday, with the championship match still set for Wednesday.
Twilight League Baseball
In Copper Country Twilight League baseball this evening…
- Garnet Garage takes on Northern Driveline at the Stanton field
- Coldwell Banker Craig Heinonen plays REL-Mohawk Technology at the Wolverine Field.
MLB
The Tigers’ mid-season woes continued with a 6-1 loss to the Pirates yesterday. Troy Melton’s major league debut crashed and burned as he gave up all six Pittsburgh runs over five innings. Four came on a grand slam by Spencer Horwitz. Detroit’s only run came on a Matt Vierling single in the seventh.
The Tigers have lost nine of their last 10, and host the Blue Jays this evening. Reese Olson will face Eric Lauer. Coverage will begin at 6:15 on 99.3 The Lift. The Jays have won five of their last six, and have opened a four-game lead in the American League East Division.
The Tigers made room for Helton on their 40-man roster by designating outfielder Brewer Hicklen for assignment. They opened a space on their 25-man major league roster by placing Tarik Skubal on the paternity list, as he and his wife, Jessica, anticipate the birth of their second child.
The Brewers produced 17 hits, and pasted the Mariners 10-2 yesterday. Quinn Priester turned in seven strong innings, and earned his ninth win of the season. Brice Turang had three hits and drove in three runs. William Contreras had three hits and drove in two runs.
The Brewers take today off, and entertain the Marlins tomorrow afternoon. Freddy Peralta will pitch against Cal Quantrill.
Fishing
One of the region’s biggest fishing tournaments will be held Saturday. Keweenaw Fish Fest is sponsored by the CLK Rotary Club, and is a fundraiser for the club’s effort to build new fish cleaning stations in the Keweenaw. Register at the captains meeting tomorrow at 6 at the Hidden Pines Barn in Calumet, or Saturday morning between 5 and 9 at the Big Traverse, Lac La Belle, and Eagle Harbor boat ramps.
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