KBJR - Sports - National http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/national RSS Feed for KBJR - Sports - National en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 21:39:40 GMT Peralta Hit Hard, Brewers Drop Series to LA http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/national/Peralta-Hit-Hard-Brewers-Drop-Series-to-LA-208558851.html Milwaukee, WI (NNCNOW.com) --- Milwaukee starting pitcher Wily Peralta allowed six runs on seven hits across just 1.2 innings on Wednesday afternoon, helping the Brewers to a 9-2 loss to Los Angeles at Miller Park. Twins Demote Worley to Triple-A Rochester http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/national/Twins-Demote-Worley-to-Triple-A-Rochester-208546401.html Minneapolis, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- Less than two months into the 2013 season, the Minnesota Twins optioned opening day starter Vance Worley to Triple-A Rochester after giving up eight runs to the Braves on Wednesday. Twins Lose Eighth Straight, Swept by Braves http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/national/Twins-Lose-Eighth-Straight-Swept-by-Braves-208543571.html Atlanta, GA (NNCNOW.com) --- The struggles continued for Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon as Atlanta competed the three-game sweep with an 8-3 rout, making it eight straight losses for the Twins. Timberwolves Don't Move, Stay 9th in Draft http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/national/Timberwolves-Dont-Move-Stay-9th-in-Draft-208429751.html New York, NY (NNCNOW.com) --- The Minnesota Timberwolves didn't move up or down on Tuesday night in the 2013 NBA Draft Lottery, meaning the team holds onto the ninth pick in next month's NBA Draft. Northlanders Help Team USA Win Bronze http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/national/Northlanders-Help-Team-USA-Win-Bronze--208070731.html Stockholm, Sweden (NNCNOW.com) --- Team USA earned its first medal since 2004 with a 3-2 win over Finland in the bronze medal match on Sunday at the 2013 IIHF World Hockey Championships. Red Sox Sweep the Twins After 3 Hour Delay http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/national/Red-Sox-Sweep-the-Twins-After-3-Hour-Rain-Delay-208083421.html Minneapolis, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- The Twins and Red Sox had to wait three hours to finish their game on Sunday night thanks to heavy rainfall but Boston's lead stayed intact, 5-1, as they swept the three-game series over Minnesota. Lohse Falls to his Former Team, Brewers Lose http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/national/Lohse-Falls-to-his-Former-Team-in-Brewers-Loss--208081831.html St. Louis, MO (NNCNOW.com) --- Kyle Lohse lost to his former team for the third straight time this season as his Brewers fell to the Cardinals 4-2 on Sunday afternoon. USA Ousted by Switzerland in Worlds Semis http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/national/USA-Ousted-by-Switzerland-in-Worlds-in-Semis-208037861.html Stockholm, Sweden (NNCNOW.com) --- Switzerland stunned the USA on Saturday 3-0 in the semi-finals of the world hockey championships, earning a trip to the gold medal match. Brewers, Bianchi Win in 10th Inning Over Cards http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/national/Brewers-Bianchi-Win-in-10th-over-Cards--208037451.html St. Louis, MO (NNCNOW.com) --- Jeff Bianchi knocked in two runs in the 10th-inning to lead the Milwaukee Brewers over the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on Saturday night. Ortiz Goes for 6 RBIs, Red Sox Blow by Twins http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/national/Ortiz-Goes-for-6-RBIs-Red-Sox-Blow-by-Twins--208037211.html Minneapolis, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- David Ortiz hit two home runs and finished with six RBIs as the Boston Red Sox cruised by the Minnesota Twins 12-5 on Saturday in the second-longest game in Target Field history.