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College Basketball
The Final Four is set for the NCAA Division I women’s basketball tournament. Yesterday…
- Michigan’s run ended with a 71-41 loss to Texas.
- South Carolina dispatched TCU 78-52.
The semifinals will be played Friday, with South Carolina taking on Connecticut, and Texas facing UCLA.
NHL
The Red Wings visit the Penguins tonight. Coverage will begin at 6:45 on 99.3 The Lift.
NBA
The short-handed Pistons dropped a 114-110 overtime decision to the Thunder last night. Paul Reed had 21 points and 10 rebounds.
Detroit played without four starters. Cade Cunningham continues to recover from a punctured lung. Jalen Duren is nursing a bad knee, Tobias Harris and Duncan Robinson are both dealing with hip injuries. With back-to-back games, Duren, Harris and Robinson were held out last night. They could be back as early as tonight, when the Pistons entertain the Raptors.
The Bucks host the Mavericks tonight.
MLB
Justin Verlander’s homecoming didn’t go quite as hoped last night, as the Tigers fell to the Diamondbacks 9-6. Verlander struggled into the fourth inning, giving up five runs on six hits. Enmanuel De Jesus allowed three runs in the fifth inning. Detroit rallied with six runs in the seventh inning, with help from RBI doubles by Dillon Dingler, Colt Keith and Spencer Torkelson, but couldn’t complete the comeback.
The Tigers visit the Diamondbacks again tonight. Casey Mize will start against Brandon Pfaadt. Coverage will begin at 9:15 on 99.3 The Lift.
Detroit has sold the contract of right-handed reliever Dylan Smith to the Giants. Smith was designated for assignment five days ago when the Tigers added Kevin McGonigle to the 40-man roster.
The Brewers suffered their first loss of the season, dropping a 3-2 decision to the Rays last night. William Contreras’ two-run homer provided Milwaukee’s only scoring. Kyle Harrison gave up a run on four hits over five effective innings. Trevor MeGill took the loss in relief.
The Brewers host the Rays again tonight. Brandon Woodruff will pitch against Shane McClanahan.
Milwaukee purchased the contract of outfielder Luis Matos from the Giants yesterday. Matos has batted just .231 over three major league seasons, but is still just 24 years old. He’ll provide a right-handed bat with Andrew Vaughn and Jackson Chourio sidelined for the next few weeks.
The Brewers have reportedly signed 21-year-old shortstop Cooper Pratt to a long-term contract. Pratt is considered one of Milwaukee’s top prospects, although he hit just .238 at Double-A last season. The deal is said to be worth nearly $51 million over eight seasons. It’s similar to the contract the team signed several years ago with Jackson Chourio.
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Upcoming Local Sports Broadcasts
- Thursday – Gibson Cup Tournament – Game One – Dee Stadium – Portage Lake v Calumet – 7:15 broadcast on KBear 102.3.
- Friday – Gibson Cup Tournament – Game Two – Calumet Colosseum – Portage Lake v Calumet – 7:15 broadcast on KBear 102.3.
- Saturday – Gibson Cup Tournament – Game Three (if needed) – Dee Stadium – Portage Lake v Calumet – 7:15 broadcast on KBear 102.3.
