Ishpeming defeats Marquette in semis

ISHPEMING- On what was a rainy and dreary evening across most of the Upper Peninsula, Ishpeming defeated Marquette, 4-2 in the Little League baseball Juniors Tournament.

With the win, Ishpeming advances to the District 11 final against Portage Lake on Wednesday at 5pm. If Ishpeming defeats Portage Lake, the two teams will play at 7pm (Double-elimination tournament rules).

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL

Districts – Boys 13-14

Ishpeming 4  Marquette 2

Districts – Boys 10-11

Iron Mountain North 9  Kingsford 3  (Iron Mountain North advances to state tournament)

LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL

Districts – Girls 9-10

Escanaba 5  Gladstone 3

MLB

All-Star Game

American League 5  National League 3