MTU Hires New Soccer Coach – Tuesday Sports Wrap

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College

Michigan Tech has a new head soccer coach. Melissa Kuhar spent the past four seasons as an assistant coach at Drury University, an NCAA Division II school in Massachusetts. She played at the D-II level at Saint Joseph’s College in Indiana. Kuhar takes over from Bulut Ozturk as the third coach in the program’s history.

Twilight League

The Copper Country Twilight Baseball League begins play tonight…
• REL-Mohawk Technology faces Craig Heinonen Coldwell Banker at the Driving Park.
• Northern Driveline takes on Garnet Garage at the Houghton field.

MLB

Jake Rogers hit two home runs, as the Tigers edged the Rangers 2-1 last night. Tarik Skubal turned in six innings, and gave up the only Texas run. Beau Brieske got the win in relief.

The Tigers continue that series at Texas tonight. Jack Flaherty will pitch against Dane Dunning. Coverage will begin at 7:40 on 99.3 The Lift.

Prospect Justyn-Henry Malloy made his major league debut in last night’s game. He was called up after Spencer Torkelson was sent down to Toledo to work on his batting. Buddy Kennedy was designated for assignment to make room for Malloy on the 40-man roster. Detroit also released Keston Hiura, the former Brewer who had signed on as a minor league free agent this spring.

Detroit will retire Jim Leyland’s uniform number 10. The former manager will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next month. The retirement ceremony will take place in August.

The Brewers suffered a 3-1 loss to the Phillies. After Jared Koening pitched the opening inning, Bryse Wilson took over. He gave up all three Philadelphia runs before leaving in the seventh. Rhys Hoskins homered for Milwaukee.

The Brewers visit the Phillies again tonight.

Milwaukee’s depleted starting rotation is in danger of losing yet another member. Robert Gasser reported elbow stiffness after Saturday’s start against the White Sox. He’s being evaluated. Pitcher Mitch White went unclaimed after being designated for assignment last week. He’s been assigned to Nashville.

Horseshoes

In Copper Country Horseshoe League play last night…
• Dreamland One blanked Houghton Building Supply 9-0.
• Luigi’s shaded Calumet Electronics 5-4.
• Eva’s Hideaway downed Maple Leaf 7-2.
• Harter’s Party Store shut down L and L 9-0.
• Ahmeek Fire Department edged Bucko’s Party Store 5-4.
• Calumet One got past Mohawk Superette 6-3.

Local Sports Broadcasts

• Tomorrow – Division Three baseball regional semifinal at Gladstone – Houghton v Gladstone at 5:00 – broadcast on 97.7 The Wolf.
• Saturday – Division Three softball regional tournament at Gladstone – Houghton v Grayling at 10:00; regional championship game at 2:00 (if Gremlins advance). Games broadcast on 97.7 the Wolf.

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