Devils, Miners advance in districts

By JASON JUNO

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Ironwood and Gogebic both won opening-round MHSAA Division 4 District 97 games at home Tuesday.

The Miners may have put themselves in better position to challenge for a district title on Friday, though.

Ironwood ace Brendan McCullough pitched a gem, striking out 15 Lake Linden-Hubbell batters in a 6-1 victory at Lorenson Field. He only allowed one hit and two walks.

But it was still a 2-1 game when he neared 74 pitches, the most he could throw and still pitch Friday as the district tournament continues. So he stayed in the game and is unavailable to pitc...