JUNE 10 • 2021 | 25 “ Ari [Klinger] threw strikes. That’s the single most import- ant thing for a pitcher in freshman baseball, ” Rys said. “He was very efficient with his pitches, and he was a bull- dog. He finished every game he pitched, whether he started or relieved. I can remember only one ball hit hard off him all season. ” Klinger was 2-2, but with an 0.99 ERA. He allowed only 12 hits and three earned runs, struck out 25 and walked 11. Landau is a hard thrower, Rys said. “It was exciting watching Andre pitch, ” he said. Landau’s best game on the mound was a one-hitter he threw in a 3-1 victory over Birmingham Seaholm. The only run he allowed to the Maples was unearned. He went 4-1 for the season with a 2.81 ERA. He was the winning pitcher in half of West Bloomfield’s victories. He walked 17 and struck out 38. “Our games had a differ- ent feel when Ari and Andre pitched, ” Rys said. Landau moved behind the plate when Gross pitched and he used Gross’ catching equipment. “ Andre threw a few runners out trying to steal. He has a gun for an arm, ” Rys said. Gross became a part of the pitching rotation as the season wore on, Rys said, and was effective because he pitched to contact.He was 2-2 with a 3.57 ERA. He walked eight and struck out 12. He’s the son of Daniel Gross, cantor at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. Klinger played second base or third base when he wasn’t pitching. Landau also played at third base when he wasn’t on the mound. HEALTH C ontinuing a legacy of spotlighting men’s health needs and honoring prostate cancer survivors for Men’s Health Week, the MIU Men’s Health Foundation will host three events supporting those efforts. This year, the focus for the week is getting men back to the doctor and reinforcing the importance of regular checkups with so many peo- ple delaying their regular pre- ventative care in the past 15 months because of COVID. “The COVID pandemic had a significant impact across the globe, and there’s evidence that there’s over 20 million screening opportuni- ties missed this past year due to COVID,” said Dr. Michael Lutz, founder of the MIU Men’s Health Foundation. “It’s really important that we get all these men back into the fold and resume their prop- er screening and healthcare opportunities,” Lutz said. Kicking off Men’s Health Week will be the Cogs & Kegs event, bringing cyclists together for a group ride through Metro Detroit, start- ing and ending at Griffin Claw in Birmingham on Monday, June 14. The event raises awareness for men’s health-related issues and recognizes first responders and the increased health risks their careers impose, espe- cially during the pandemic. The 30-mile ride begins at 6:30 p.m. and the 10-mile ride at 7 p.m. To join either ride, cyclists can register online for $30. Cyclists who register the day-of will pay $35. The event will begin with basic health screenings, including blood pressure and BMI assessments, and Kroger will be providing free COVID-19 vaccinations on site. The 13th annual Run for the Ribbon Gala is being reimagined this year at TopGolf in Auburn Hills on Thursday, June 17. Attendees can enjoy three hours of golf, dinner, beer and wine, live music and more. Tickets can be purchased online for $149 for an individual ticket or $900 for six tickets. All money raised will fund criti- cal health assessments at the Men’s Health Event held in the fall to screen for prostate cancer and provide other vital tests. Men’s Health Week will culminate with the Run for the Ribbon: Stroll for Survivorship on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20. Held on Father’s Day at the Detroit Zoo since 2009, the Run for the Ribbon attracts more than 1,500 survivors and sup- porters to run or walk each year in honor of loved ones in their journey of prostate cancer survivorship. The event this year will be held as a stroll through the zoo, start- ing at 8 a.m. All stroll participants should register at www. MIURunfortheRibbon.org. The entry fee is $30 and cov- ers the stroll, a performance shirt, refreshments and admission to the Detroit Zoo on the day of the event. All money raised will fund criti- cal health assessments at the Men’s Health Event held in the fall to screen for prostate cancer and provide other vital tests. For information, visit miumenshealth- foundation.org/calendar. Three fun events will remind men to resume doctor checkups. Men’s Health Week DANNY SCHWARTZ STAFF WRITER Dr. Lutz at a previous MIU event.