Brosseau’s Slam Lifts Brewers – Thursday Sports Wrap

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High School

In volleyball this evening…
• Hancock plays at Houghton in the annual Copper Spike match. Coverage will begin around 6:10 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Lake Linden-Hubbell hosts Ontonagon.
• L’Anse plays at Jeffers.
• Ewen-Trout Creek travels to Ironwood.

In cross country, local teams compete at the Dollar Bay/Chassell Invitational at the Chassell Trails.

College Hockey

The Northern Collegiate Hockey Association has a new leader. Jim Olson has been named Interim Commissioner of both the Men’s and Women’s Conferences. He takes over for Don Olson, who has retired after five years at the helm. Jim Olson sent the past 15 seasons as the NCHA’s Director of Officials.

MLB

The Tigers lost 8-1 to the Orioles last night. Jordan Lyles tossed a complete-game three-hitter for Baltimore. Kerry Carpenter’s home run provided Detroit’s only score.

The Tigers have today off, and visit the White Sox tomorrow. Eduardo Rodriguez will start against Lucas Giolito. Coverage will begin at 7:50 on KBear 102.3.

The Brewers blanked the Mets 6-0 yesterday. Five Milwaukee pitchers held New York to just four hits. Willy Adames homered, and Mike Brosseau hit a two-out, pinch-hit grand slam in the seventh inning.

The Brewers open a series at Cincinnati tonight. Brandon Woodruff will pitch against Hunter Greene.

Milwaukee trails the Phillies by two-and-a-half games for the final National League Wild Card playoff berth.

NFL

In tonight’s NFL contest, the Steelers visit the Browns. Hear the broadcast on 99.3 The Lift.

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Upcoming local sports broadcasts:

• Tonight – Houghton volleyball entertains Hancock in the Copper Spike match. Coverage will begin around 6:10 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Tomorrow – Houghton football plays at Hancock in the Copper Bowl contest. Coverage will begin at 6:40 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Tomorrow – Calumet football hosts Gwinn. Coverage will begin at 6:40 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.

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