FinnU Baseball to Join WIAC – Wednesday Sports Wrap

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MLB
Alex Bregman’s home run in the 10th inning powered the American League to an 8-6 victory in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game last night. The Houston Astros’ third baseman was named the game’s Most Valuable Player. His homer was the 10th in the contest, which set a new record.

Tigers’ reliever Joe Jiménez entered the game in the fourth inning with a runner on base and two outs. He struck out the only man he faced. Milwaukee reliever Jeremy Jeffress pitched the sixth inning, and allowed a walk, but no runs. Teammate Josh Hader did not fare as well, giving up a three-run homer in the eighth inning. Christian Yelich homered for the National League. Lorenzo Cain was hitless in three plate appearances, and Final Vote winner Jesús Aguilar was hitless in two at-bats.

Hader also had to deal with a developing off the field controversy. A series of racist and anti-gay tweets that he sent as a teenager came to light. After the game, he apologized for the tweets, saying he was immature when he sent them, and they do not represent the person he is now.

Following the All-Star break, the Tigers open a home set against the Boston Red Sox on Friday. The Brewers will resume play at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday.

Fast Pitch Softball
The Copper Country Women’s Fast Pitch Softball League tournament opens with the semifinals tonight at the Bone Yard in Lake Linden. Superior National Bank will face Mattila Rock and Dock at 5:45. Auto Pro Glass and Tire will meet Northern Michigan Land Brokers at 7:00. Our coverage will begin around 5:30 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. We’ll also broadcast the championship game tomorrow night.

Finlandia
The Finlandia University baseball team will join the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference next spring. The Lions competed in the City University of New York Athletic Conference this past season, and finished third in the post-season tournament. All of the other members of the WIAC are schools in the University of Wisconsin system.

Golf
The annual Baraga Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament will be held Saturday at the L’Anse Golf Club. Registration for four-player teams opens at 8:30. For details and a link to online registration, visit the event Facebook page.

Fishing
The Calumet-Keweenaw Sportsmen’s Club is hosting its 14th Free Kids Fishing Derby Saturday at the Swedetown pond. Kids can fish from 9:00 until noon, and then enjoy lunch as prizes are handed out. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A few rods and reels are available but, attendees are encouraged to bring their own. Free bait will be provided. For more details, click here.

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