Thursday Sports 6/6/19
6 June 2019 Sports
Sports from Wayne Mausser
The first start of Jimmy Nelson’s comeback to the big leagues lasted three innings and 65 pitches in an 8-3 loss to the Marlins last night at Miller Park. Nelson made his return on his 30th birthday and received a standing ovation from the crowd 20 months after injuring his right shoulder in September 2017. He was in good shape through two innings, allowing only an earned run, before a walk to opposing pitcher Sandy Alcantara set Nelson on the wrong path to start the third. After loading the bases with no outs, Nelson grooved a 91.9-mph fastball to Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson, who hammered it to left-center field for his first career grand slam and a 5-1 lead. The Marlins were on their way to a second straight rout. Nelson was replaced in the bottom half of the inning. Manager Craig Counsel said Nelson will get another start. Yasmani Grandal hit a two-run homer in the ninth for the Brewers, his 13th of the season. Alcantara picked up the win to improve to 3-5. He went seven innings, giving up one run on five hits.
Whatever their overall record, Miami has outscored Milwaukee the past two nights by a 24-3 margin and has scored at least eight runs in four straight games.
The teams close out their series this afternoon. Freddy Peralta, who’s 2-2 will start for the Brewers against the Marlins Caleb Smith, who’s 3-3. First pitch is at 1:10 and the game can be heard on AM1100/98.3FM, WISS.
Elsewhere in the N.L. Central the Pirates beat the Braves 7-4, the Cubs edged the Rockies 9-8 and Cincinnati at St. Louis was postponed. The Cubs lead the Brewers by a game in the division. St. Louis is 3 ½ games back, the Pirates 5 behind and the Reds are 6 games out.
Toronto takes a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals after a 123-109 road win over the Golden State Warriors last night. Kawhi Leonard led the Raptors with 30 points and Kyle Lowry chipped in with 23. Steph Curry scored 47 for the Warriors. Game four is Friday night at Golden State.
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