SPORTS SHORTS *Francisco Rodriguez blows the save chance but ends up getting the win as Ryan Brauns walk off single wins it for the Brewers, 3-2, over the Rockies. The Brewers are the 1st team in the majors to 50 wins and are now past the half way point in the season. Colorado again Saturday, 3:00 pm. Friday marked Rule 5 pick, left-hander, Wei-Chung Wangs 90th day in the Major Leagues. He still must remain on the teams active roster, but is now under control of the Brewers even if he spends time on the disabled list. *Hundreds of people crammed into the Milwaukee Public Market Friday to welcome the Bucks number one draft pick, Jabari Parker, to Milwaukee. Some of those in attendance dressed in Bucks attire, others wearing or holding Parkers Duke jersey. It means a lot, Parker said of the reception he got from the Milwaukee fans. They are really taking a chance on a guy like me. I have the opportunity and the blessing to get that prior to being a professional. I had that in high school. I just wanted to keep on going where Im wanted and where I am embraced. *After both teams score 2 runs in the 1st inning at Pohlman Field, Kane County finally wins it with a run in the top of the 10th to beat the Snappers, 3-2. Cougars again Saturday, 7:00 pm. *The Mallards score 3 runs in the 7th inning to take the lead but couldnt hold on as the Bullfrogs sweep Madison in the two game series, winning Friday, 5-4. The Mallards return home Saturday to face the Lakeshore Chinooks at 6:05 pm. *Former Wisconsin Badger Ben Brust wasnt drafted by any NBA team, but got an invitation to play for Milwaukees entry in the Las Vegas Summer League July 11th to the 21st. *The White Team defeated the Red Team 15-13 in the Blake Geoffrion Hockey Classic at LaBahn Arena on the UW-Madison campus Friday night. Former Badger hockey stars, many who play in the NHL, gathered to benefit the UW Heallth Burn Center. Current UW head coaches Mike Eaves and Mark Johnson were the head coaches for the game. *Nick Schmaltz, a Verona native, was drafted 20th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks. Chicago traded up to get Schmaltz. The center notched 63 points in 55 games for the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL. *Tiger Woods comeback ends with an early exit as the former world No. 1 misses the cut in his return to the PGA Tour. *The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control advisory committee approved a football player-on-player contact policy that begins with the upcoming 2014 season. *The following internet sources were used for this sports compilation: Fox Sports North, CBS Sports Line, Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, Wisconsin Badgers, Beloit Snappers, Madison Mallards, WISC Channel 3000, WKOW Channel 27, Wisconsin State Journal, Janesville Gazette.
Posted on: Sat, 28 Jun 2014 04:09:13 +0000
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