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Michigan host Minnesota this weekend after splitting two mid-week games
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The Michigan Wolverines host the Minnesota Golden Gophers this weekend as they look to build off their impressive start to the Big Ten season.
The Wolverines have won each of their first three Big Ten series, two of which have been on the road. Last weekend they fell in the opener to Iowa, but then swept the Hawkeyes in a doubleheader on Saturday to take the series.
The Wolverines came out of the weekend playing well but were brought back down to Earth on Tuesday when they gave up five runs in the top of the ninth to lose to Western Michigan.
Joonsung Park helped lead the offense with two hits and a home run. Stephen Hrustich, Mitch Voirt and AJ Garcia also had two hits apiece in the loss.
Ricky Kidd took the loss as he gave up five runs in the ninth inning. That loss dropped him to 1-3.
The Wolverines were able to bounce back a day later as they beat Wisconsin Milwaukee 3-1. It took a while for the Wolverines to get going as they were shutout heading into the eighth, but they plated all three of their runs in the bottom of the inning to get the win.
Voit had a two-run home run to power the Wolverines to the come-from-behind win. Kidd would get the win on the mound after throwing to just one guy in the eighth inning. He struck out that lone batter and benefited from the Wolverines rally.
They will now look to carry that momentum into their weekend series with the Golden Gophers.
The Golden Gophers come to Ann Arbor just 2-4 in the Big Ten but are on a two-game winning streak.
Minnesota avoided a sweep on Saturday when they beat Illinois in the second game of a doubleheader. They followed that win up with an 11-3 win over North Dakota State on Tuesday.
The Golden Gophers have lost two of three to both Iowa and Illinois and are looking for their first Big Ten series win of the season.
They have just two guys that play regularly hitting over .300 this year. Josh Fitzgerald is leading the way at .328 and Weber Neels is right behind him at .327.
Brady Counsell and Ike Messenga are the power guys for the Gophers as they have both hit six home runs this season.
Connor Wietgrefe is the team’s top pitcher coming into the weekend with a 3.45 ERA and a 3-2 record. Tucker Novatny and Will Semb have both struggled as they have a 6.62 and 7.93 ERA respectively.
Those three will likely be the starters for the weekend as only two other pitchers have started a game this season.
Game 1: Friday, April 12, 8 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network
Game 2: Saturday, April 13, 2 p.m ET, B1G+
Game 3: Sunday, April 14, 1 p.m. ET, B1G+
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Michigan Economic Development Corporation celebrates placemaking grant
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MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its placemaking grant.
The Public Spaces, Community Places Grant was used to fund projects like the Marquette Skate Plaza.
Skate Plaza Committee Member Nheena Weyer Ittner said this was one of the first projects that used the program’s funding.
“It was a learning experience for them, huge learning experience for the skate plaza,” Ittner said. “We ended up being successful after a hectic, scary, exhilarating month-long campaign.”
MEDC Senior Community Development Manager Lindsey Clark explained the grant uses crowdfunding to generate public attention and interest in placemaking projects.
“We really focus on gathering that support from the community through crowdfunding for the projects,” Clark said. “Then the MEDC is able to come in and help match that local support to bring the projects to life.”
The grant used to match crowdfunding up to $50,000. Over the years, Clark explained the grant’s cap has been raised to $75,000 to incentivize inclusive projects.
“If your project incorporates that ADA and universal design to the project,” Clark said. “We are really trying to focus on bringing projects that are available for all types of folks to enjoy in the community.”
The Marquette Skate Plaza was crowdfunded with $10,000 and then was matched by the MEDC.
Ittner said grants like this encourage involvement from the community.
“When you have that matching fund kind of dangled in front of you, it just makes people more willing to give,” Ittner said. “Because they know that if we get to a particular goal the MEDC will make their dollar double.”
Marquette is one of the last stops for the MEDC’s Public Spaces, Community Places Grant Tour. Representatives will be heading downstate on Saturday.
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Morning 4: Missing Fenton man believed to have drowned in SE Michigan lake — and more news
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Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.
Body pulled from SE Michigan lake belongs to missing Genesee County man
The body of a missing Genesee County man was found Thursday in a private lake at the edge of Livingston County.
See the story here.
Popular chicken restaurant opens new location in Macomb County
A popular chicken restaurant chain has opened its newest location in Macomb County.
Read more here.
Twin girls hurt after lighting powerful firework in bathroom of Metro Detroit home
Twin 11-year-old girls were injured Thursday after they brought a powerful firework into a bathroom in their River Rouge home and lit it.
See more here.
Biden’s debate performance spurs Democratic panic about his ability to lead party against Trump
Above all, Joe Biden’s allies wanted him to demonstrate strength and energy on the debate stage to help put to rest questions about the 81-year-old Democrat’s physical and mental acuity.
But on the biggest stage in U.S. politics on Thursday night, Biden did not meet their modest expectations.
Read the report here.
Weather: Storms this weekend in Metro Detroit: What to expect
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Michigan voters react to debate | CNN Politics
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Here’s how a panel of swing state voters thought Biden and Trump performed
CNN’s Laura Coates speaks with a panel of Michigan voters to get their reactions to President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump’s performances during CNN’s presidential debate.
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