Tigers, Brewers Fall – Thursday Sports Wrap

High School

All of yesterday’s high school sports events were rained out.

In softball today, weather and conditions permitting, L’Anse welcomes Iron Mountain.

In baseball today,
– Jeffers will play at Gogebic to make up yesterday’s postponement.
– L’Anse entertains Negaunee.

Finlandia

The Finlandia University men’s soccer team has added another player. Anthony Abney was a team captain at KIPP Gaston College Preparatory School in Gaston, North Carolina.

MLB

The Detroit Tigers lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 last night. It wasn’t starting pitcher Daniel Norris’ fault – he gave up just one run over five innings. Philly put the game away with four runs in the seventh and two more in the eighth, off Buck Farmer, Daniel Stumpf, Victor Alcántara and Zac Reininger. Jordy Mercer hit a home run for Detroit.

The Tigers have today off, and begin a home set against the Kansas City Royals tomorrow night. Matthew Boyd will start against Jorge López. Pregame coverage will begin at 6:45 on 99.3 The Lift.

The Milwaukee Brewers fell to the Colorado Rockies 11-4 last night. Scheduled starter Chase Anderson ripped open a callous on his pitching hand before the game, and had to be scratched. Jacob Barnes pitched the first inning, and gave up three runs. While that was happening, Milwaukee called the league office and got permission to put Anderson on the injured list, and activate Corbin Burnes, who had just rejoined the team from San Antonio. Burnes took the loss, giving up three runs in relief. Jay Jackson surrendered the other four runs. Mike Moustakas homered for the Crew.

The Brewers wrap up that series this afternoon. Freddy Peralta will return from the injured list to pitch against Jon Gray.

Yesterday, Milwaukee sent reliever Jake Petricka back to San Antonio. Reliever Alex Wilson has cleared waivers after being designated for assignment, and has also been sent to the Missions.

NHL

In the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs last night…
– The Carolina Hurricanes blew past the New York Islanders 5-2. Carolina leads that series 3-0.
– The Dallas Stars defeated the Saint Louis Blues 4-2. That series is tied 2-2.

Tonight…
– The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Boston Bruins. Columbus leads that series 2-1.
– The San Jose Sharks visit the Colorado Avalanche. San Jose is up 2-1 in that series.

The Red Wings have signed forward Joe Veleno to a three-year entry-level contract. The Wings selected Veleno with the 30th pick in last year’s NHL Draft. This season, he had 42 goals and 62 assists for for Drummondville in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.

NBA

In NBA playoff action last night, the Portland Trail Blazers got past the Denver Nuggets 97-90. That set is tied 1-1.

Tonight, the Toronto Raptors visit the Philadelphia 76ers. That series is tied 1-1.

Little League

This year’s Keweenaw Little League field work day is scheduled for this Saturday. Meet at 10:00 at your local field. Bring tools and work gloves, and help get ready for the season.

The Finlandia University softball team will begin play in the American Collegiate Athletic Association tournament Saturday at noon against Alfred State College in Alfred, New York. We’ll broadcast all of the Lions’ tournament games on 99.3 The Lift, and 993TheLift.com.

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