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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Baseball

Gophers shortstop Terrin Vavra turns a double play against Iowa on March 5, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Gophers bats come alive on road trip

by Jack Warrick
Published February 26, 2018
The Gophers scored 14 runs in the first victory and 16 in each of the next two games.
Infielder Micah Coffey runs to first during a game at Siebert Field on Apr. 1, 2016.

Micah Coffey returns as leader after missing out on MLB Draft

by Jack Warrick
Published February 22, 2018
Micah Coffey was named All-Big Ten Second Team last year with a .340 batting average.
Redshirt sophomore Jordan Kozicky watches the pitch during a game against North Dakota State University at Siebert Field on Tuesday, Apr. 4, 2017.

Gophers start season 2-2 in Georgia

by Jack Warrick
Published February 19, 2018
The Gophers played four games in three days in the first weekend series of the year in Georgia.
Toby Hanson throws the ball back to pitcher Brett Schulze during the Gophers game against Illinois on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Siebert Field.

Gophers looking to start spring on high note

by Jack Warrick
Published February 16, 2018
Minnesota begins play on Friday as the Gophers head to Georgia for a four-game road trip.
Minnesota starter Tyler Hanson pitches against Augsburg at Siebert Field on May 6, 2014.

Former Gophers pitcher set to join the Colorado Rockies

by Jack Warrick
Published July 15, 2017
Tyler Hanson was prepared to work in banking but will now join the Rockies organization in Idaho.
Gophers catcher Eli Wilson plays for the Willmar Stingers during a game against the Rochester Honkers on Monday, June 19, 2017 at Mayo Field in Rochester, Minnesota. The Stingers have three Gophers spending their summer season with the team.

Northwoods league helps Gophers in offseason

by Jack Warrick
Published June 26, 2017
The league has 13 players from Minnesota competing.
Left, Lucas Gilbreath and Brian Glowicki. Gilbreath was taken by the Colorado Rockies in the seventh round and Glowicki was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 10th round.

Two Gophers pitchers selected in MLB draft

by Jack Warrick
Published June 19, 2017
Brian Glowicki was selected by the Chicago Cubs and Lucas Gilbreath was picked by the Colorado Rockies.
Pitcher Lucas Gilbreath throws pitches at Siebert Field on April 17, 2016.

Gilbreath chases the majors with hometown team

by Karim Nabhan
Published June 19, 2017
The junior was selected by the Rockies and is a native of Bloomfield, Colorado.
Junior Toby Hanson throws the ball back to pitcher Brett Schulze during the Gophers game against Illinois on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Siebert Field.

Gophers baseball readies for MLB draft

by Jack Warrick
Published June 12, 2017
Lucas Gilbreath, Brian Glowicki, Micah Coffey and others are expected to go in the MLB draft, which starts on Monday.
Pitcher Lucas Gilbreath throws pitches at Siebert Field on April 17, 2016.

Despite missing tournament, Gophers satisfied with season

by Jack Warrick
Published June 5, 2017
Minnesota finished with an 18-5 away record, but went 17-14 at home.

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