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Contreras powers Brewers to avoid sweep vs. Braves

ATLANTA — William Contreras had four hits, including a three-run homer in Milwaukee's eight-run second inning, and the Brewers beat the Atlanta Braves 9-4 on Sunday to snap a three-game skid. Sal Frelick added a two-run double off Bryce Elder (5-5) as the Brewers matched their season high ...

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Wednesday American Legion baseball Gladstone at Post 44 Reds (doubleheader), 5 p.m. Thursday American Legion baseball Post 44 Reds at Felch, (doubleheader), 5 p.m. EDT

Caliguri, Nerlfi support solid ‘D’ in Congress’ win

NEGAUNEE — With excellent play credited to their outfield, Shana Caliguri homered and was 2 of 3 and Sophie Nerlfi tripled and went 3 for 3 as Congress Pizzas edged Phil and Lee’s 5-4 in a Class A game played Wednesday in the Iron Range Women’s Softball League. Phil and Lee’s Tami Tammelin hit a homer during this day’s slate, the fifth week of the season. In another “A” contest, Lexi Pomplon homered and Krystle St. Andre tripled as LaCosse & Associates popped a 28-19 victory over Tino’s, whose Taryn Myers hit a pair of triples. Emily Sweet doubled twice while going ...

Ex-Packer great Freeman’s son scores for US in World Cup

SEATTLE — Alex Freeman may not have one-upped his famous father yet, but he could be on his way. The son of Super Bowl champion wide receiver Antonio Freeman scored on a header for the United States in its 2-0 World Cup win over Australia on Friday. It was the third international goal for ...

Dahm’s RBI single give Blues dramatic win in Wisconsin

RHINELANDER, Wis. — The Post 44 Blues American Legion baseball team based out of Marquette won its third straight game Saturday in dramatic fashion at the Rhinelander Rebel Invitational held in northern Wisconsin. The Blues took a 6-5 walk-off victory over D.C. Everest Post 492 of Schofield, Wisconsin. The Upper Peninsula team ended the game when Jaykob Dahm hit an RBI single to center field with the game tied 5-5 in the bottom of the seventh inning. The Blues advanced to the tournament’s championship game on Sunday against Springs. Post 44 also defeated Ironwood Post 5 12-7 ...