Former Gophers pitcher Max Meyer to make major league debut

Minnesota scene: The Miami Marlins posted a video on their Twitter account late Thursday announcing the Woodbury native's call-up.

July 15, 2022 at 3:29AM
Former Gophers pitcher Max Meyer is expected to make his major league debut this weekend after the Miami Marlins called him up late Thursday. (Aaron Lavinsky, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Former Gophers pitcher Max Meyer will likely make his major league debut Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Miami Marlins posted a video on their Twitter account late Thursday announcing the Woodbury native's call-up.

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Meyer, 23, was 3-4 with a 3.72 ERA in 12 starts at Class AAA Jacksonville. He had struck out 65 batters in 58 innings and opponents were batting just .188 against him.

Meyer is considered the Marlins' No. 2 prospect.

Aurora's semifinal match changed

Sunday's USL W League semifinal playoff match between Minnesota Aurora and McLean Soccer has been moved to 3 p.m. due to a scheduling conflict at TCO Stadium in Eagan. The game was originally scheduled for 5 p.m.

Aurora defeated Indy Eleven 2-1 Wednesday to advance to the semifinal match.

Aurora, competing in its inaugural season, has an unbeaten record of 12-0-1.

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