Deer Chase, Mize Triathlon Take Place Today – Saturday Sports Wrap

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MLB

The Tigers collected just three hits in an 8-0 loss to the Rays last evening. Reese Olson took the loss, giving up four runs over five innings. Tampa Bay added three more off Chasen Shreve and Beau Brieske in the sixth, and tacked on a final run off Trey Wingenter in the seventh.

The Tigers host the Rays again this afternoon. Tarik Skubal will pitch against Aaron Civale, who will be making his Tampa Bay debut. Coverage will begin at 12:45 on 99.3 The Lift.

Detroit has claimed left-handed reliever Andrew Vasquez off waivers from the Phillies. Ironically, Vasquez was designated for assignment to make room for Michael Lorenzen, whom Philadelphia obtained from the Tigers in a trade earlier in the week.

The Brewers fell behind early, and lost to the Pirates 8-4. Colon Rea struggled through four innings, giving up six runs on eight hits, and walking three. Carlos Santana homered for the Crew.

The Brewers entertain the Pirates again this evening. Corbin Burnes will start against Bailey Falter.

The Reds lost to the Nationals last night, so Milwaukee maintains its half-game lead in the National League Central Division.

NFL

The preseason hype around the Lions is turning into cash for the club. For the first time since the team moved to Ford Field, Detroit has sold out its season tickets.

College Basketball

The Michigan Tech men’s basketball team has added an assistant coach. Zach Flener served as a part-time assistant to head coach Josh Buettner last season, and worked with the NBA G-League Lakeland Magic the previous season.

Great Deer Chase

The annual Great Deer Chase mountain bike races will be held today at the Swedetown Trails. Kids activities start with an untimed 50-yard race for tots at 11:20, and timed two-mile and four-mile races at 11:30. The 15-mile and 30-mile adult events begin at 1:00. Online registration continues until 10:30 this morning. Get details and sign up here.

Verna Mize Triathlon

The annual Verna Mize Triathlon will be held in Houghton this morning. The Main Mize includes a half-mile swim, an eight-mile bike ride, and a four-mile run. The Mini Mize is half that length. Registration for the event has closed.

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