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NBA
The Knicks’ 13-game playoff win streak ended with a 115-111 loss to the Spurs in game three of the NBA championship series last night. New York leads the series 2-1, and hosts game four tomorrow night.
NHL
The Golden Knights welcome the Hurricanes tonight. Vegas leads the Stanley Cup series 2-1.
Twilight League
In Copper Country Twilight Baseball League play tonight…
- Northern Driveline faces Garnet Garage at the Houghton field.
- REL-Mohawk Technology plays Houghton Building Supply-Stanton at the Stanton field.
MLB
The Tigers had yesterday off, and host the Twins tonight. Troy Melson will start against Taj Bradley. Coverage will begin at 6:15 on 99.3 The Lift.
After a successful rehab start last weekend, Tarik Skubal could return to the Tigers’ rotation as early as this weekend. He’s recovering from minor elbow surgery. Justin Verlander will make his second rehab start for Toledo tomorrow. If that goes well, he could be headed back to the rotation. He’s recovering from hip inflammation. Kenley Jansen is scheduled to pitch in tonight’s Mud Hens’ game. He’s been dealing with groin tightness. Casey Mize will make a rehab start at Single-A Lakeland tonight. He’s also been sidelined with groin tightness.
The Brewers also had yesterday off, and visit the Athletics tonight. Robert Gasser will pitch against J.T. Ginn. The series will be played at Las Vegas Ballpark, the home of the A’s Triple-A affiliate Las Vegas Aviators. The Athletics remain homeless this season, awaiting completion of their new stadium in Vegas. It marks the A’s first MLB games in the city since their move from Oakland was approved several years ago.
Reliever Carlos Rodriguez has landed on the injured list with an achy shoulder.
Horseshoes
In Copper Country Horseshoe League play last evening…
- Dreamland outscored Eva’s Hideaway 7-2.
- Harter’s Party Store stopped Ahmeek Fire Department 8-1.
- Erkkila Forest Products got past Calumet Electronics 6-3.
- Luigi’s edged Bucko’s Party Store 5-4.
- Laurium One defeated Loading Zone 7-2.
- Sayen’s Auto downed Mohawk Superette 7-2.
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