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High School
In high school baseball yesterday…
- Jeffers earned two close wins over Calumet – 2-0 and 3-2.
- Lake Linden-Hubbell v Hancock – no report.
- L’Anse and Ontonagon split a doubleheader, with the Gladiators taking game one 11-2, and the Purple Hornets claiming game two 15-6.
In softball…
- Lake Linden-Hubbell took two close games from Hancock. Emily Jokela struck out 12 as the Lakes took the opener 2-1. Cleo Milkey had three hits, and Payton Goldsworthy drew four walks for Lake Linden. Sofie Freeman had a double and a triple for the Bulldogs. Goldsworthy struck out six, and hit a triple as the Lakes claimed the nightcap 9-6. Alli Corrigan had three singles for Lake Linden, and Lissa Johnson had two. Sadie Biekkola had a couple of singles for the Bulldogs.
- Forest Park claimed two lopsided wins over North Dickinson, 12-2 and 16-6.
The Houghton girls soccer team blanked Grayling 4-0 yesterday. Cheyenne Laplander, Sophia Blake, Cecilia Butler, and Aila Weeks scored for the Gremlins.
The Baraga Invitational golf tourney – no report.
On today’s schedule, weather and field conditions permitting…
In baseball…
- Hancock plays at Houghton. Coverage will begin at 3:45 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
- L’Anse entertains Gwinn.
In softball…
- Houghton travels to Gladstone.
- Calumet faces Jeffers at Hancock Driving Park.
The Houghton girls soccer team plays at Sault Ste Marie today.
In track…
- Calumet, L’Anse, Ewen-Trout Creek and Ontonagon will be among the teams at the Ontonagon Invitational.
- Houghton, Hancock, Lake Linden-Hubbell, Dollar Bay-Tamarack City, Jeffers, Chassell and West Iron County will compete at the Lake Linden-Hubbell Lakes Invitational.
- Forest Park competes at Rapid River.
MLB
The Tigers salvaged one game from their series against the Astros with a 7-4 victory yesterday afternoon. Javier Báez hit a grand slam, and Colt Keith added a two-run shot. Jackson Jobe pitched into the fifth, and was charged with three runs. Brenan Hanifee got the win, with two innings of scoreless relief.
The Tigers open a series against the Angels tonight in Anaheim. Casey Mize will pitch against Yusei Kikuchi. Because of Pistons basketball, coverage will begin at 9:10 on KBear 102.3.
Beau Brieske struck out two in a perfect inning in a rehab appearance for the West Michigan Whitecaps last night. He could rejoin the Tigers as early as Saturday.
The Brewers scored three late runs, and held off the White Sox 6-4 last night. Jake Bauers’ two-run double in the eighth inning was the big blow.
That series concludes in Chicago this afternoon. Chad Patrick will start against Sean Burke.
Brandon Woodruff threw 74 pitches in a rehab start with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers last night. He’s scheduled to make another start for the Nashville Sounds. If that goes well, he could rejoin the Brewers, after missing a year recovering from major shoulder surgery.
NBA
In NBA Western Conference quarterfinals last night…
- The Rockets outscored the Warriors 131-116. Golden State leads that series 3-2.
- The Timberwolves dispatched the Lakers 103-96. Minnesota wins that series 4-1.
In the Eastern Conference tonight…
- The Pistons host the Knicks in another must-win game. New York leads that series 3-2. Coverage will begin at 7:05 on 99.3 The Lift.
In the Western Conference…
- The Clippers entertain the Nuggets. Denver is up 3-2 in that set.
NHL
In NHL Eastern Conference quarterfinal play last evening…
- The Capitals shut down the Canadiens 4-1. Washington advances with a 4-1 series win.
- The Panthers dispatched the Lightning 6-3. Florida wins that series 4-1.
In the Western Conference…
- The Jets got past the Blues 5-3. Winnipeg takes a 3-2 lead in that series.
In the Eastern Conference this evening…
- The Maple Leafs visit the Senators. Toronto leads that series 3-2.
In the Western Conference tonight…
- The Golden Knights visit the Wild. Vegas leads that series 3-2.
- The Rockies host the Stars. Dallas is up 3-2 in that set.
- The Oilers entertain the Kings. Edmonton has a 3-2 advantage in that set.
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