Thursday Sports 5/30/19
30 May 2019 Sports
Sports from Wayne Mausser
The Brewers were off on Wednesday but are in Pittsburgh to begin a four-game series tonight against the Pirates. Chase Anderson, whos 2-0 will start for Milwaukee against Pittsburgh’s Joe Musgrove, who’s 3-5. First pitch is at 6:05 and the game can be heard on AM1100/98.3FM, WISS.
In the Central Division on Wednesday, the Pirates beat the Reds 7-2, the Phillies pounded the Cardinals 11-4 and the Cubs nipped the Astros 2-1. The Cubs are a game ahead of the Brewers in the N.L. Central while the Pirates are four games back, the Cardinals five behind and the Reds six games back.
The NBA Finals kickoff tonight in Toronto as the Raptors host the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors. Toronto beat the Milwaukee Bucks in six games to advance to its first ever finals while Golden State swept Denver.
High School Regional Baseball Championship
Waupun 7, Ripon 0-Jaden White had a double for Waupun while Conor Diedrich doubled and Bailey Revels hit a triple for Ripon. Waupun advances to the Winneconne sectional next Tuesday and will play West Depere.
In other games……
Living Word Lutheran 8, Oakfield 5
Seymour 3, Ashwaubenon 2
The Packers second week of O.T.A.’s is underway. The pace has picked up on offense, especially during red zone periods where the offense worked on the getting the play in the huddle, quickly getting to the line of scrimmage, and then snapping the ball as fast as possible to get the defense on its heels. The team seems to be responding well to new head coach Matt LaFleur’s offense.
Returning to practice was WR Davante Adams, who was held out of last week’s open practice as a precautionary measure. And Adams put on a show, which included catching a touchdown pass against Tramon Williams in the back left corner of the end zone.
Get ready to step up to the plate Brewers fans because eight players are on this year’s 2019 All-Star ballot. “Vote Brewers!” campaign is now in full swing and voting is open for the 90th Midsummer Classic held in Cleveland, Ohio at Progressive Field. The game kicks off Tuesday, July 9.
Players representing the Brewers this year are:
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Catcher Yasmani Grandal
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First baseman Jesue Aguilar
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Second baseman Mike Moustakas
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Shortstop Orlando Arcia
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Third baseman Travis Shaw
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Outfielders: Christian Yelich, Lorenzo Cain and Ryan Braun
Fans can submit five ballots during a 24-hour period. They can also choose 17 players per day or vote for every position. If you’re backing the Brewers in the All-Star game you can share your pictures via ChimeIn.
One of the greatest golfers of all time will join Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre in a celebrity foursome at a PGA Tour Champions tournament near Madison next month. Jack Nicklaus is scheduled to play a nine-hole exhibition round June 22 at the American Family Insurance Championship at University Ridge in Verona.
Rounding out the foursome will be Andy North, a Madison resident and two-time U.S. Open champion, and country music star Toby Keith.
Nicklaus has won 18 major professional golf championships, the most ever. He has also won 10 major titles on the PGA Tour Champions.
The American Family Insurance Championship is scheduled for June 15-23 at University Ridge in Verona. Ticket information is available on the tournament’s website.
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