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St. Mathias Devils vs Pierz Brewers 2023

The Brewers beat the Devils 12-4 at Pierz Legion Park as Kaden Kruschek went 3-3 with a double and drive in 4 runs and Gunnar Wicklund was 4-5 with a double to lead a 16-hit attack for Pierz.  Luke Zontelli had a 2-run double for St. Mathias.  Peter Schommer got the Win and Rylee Rauch qualified for a Save with 4 innings of work.  

St. Stephen Steves vs Buckman Billygoats 2023

The Billygoats downed the Steves 8-2 at Trobec Memorial Park in St. Stephen.  Matt Tautges went 4-5 with a double, Andrew Rueckert was 3-5 with 3 rbi and Lane Girtz, Jack Suska and Noah Boser all had 2-hit games as Buckman banged out 16 hits.  Matt Tautges threw 8 innings to get the Win.  Mat Meyer was 3-4 with a double for St. Stephen. 

St. Wendel Saints vs Avon Lakers 2023

The Lakers shut out the Saints 3-0 at Blattner Field as Cole Wellmann and Elian Mezquita combined to strike out 15 St. Wendel batters.  Caleb Curry delivered a 2-run single in Avon's half of the 3rd, then Cole Wellmann led off the bottom of the 8th with a Home Run to complete the scoring.  Logan Harren and Tanner Reis had 2-hit games for St. Wendel while Elian Mezquita had a 3-hit night for Avon.

Swanville Swans vs Freeport Black Sox 2023

The Black Sox blanked the Swans 2-0 in Freeport as Iver Pake fired a Complete Gamr 4-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts.  Matt Johnson delivered a 1st inning sacrifice fly and then tripled to lead off the bottom of the 8th and scored on a single from Ben Millard for the games only runs.

Nisswa Lightning vs Randall Cubs 2023

The Lightning beat the Cubs 12-7 by pounding out 5 Home Runs in Randall.  Sam Peterson went deep twice and Nate DeChaine, Jeremiah Piepkorn and Kody Ruedisili also homered.  Trailing 9-1 in the 6th, Randall scored runs in the bottom of the 6th, keyed by a 2-run single by Dylan Lukasavitz, a sacrifice fly by Tyler Vetsch and a 2-run double by Nathan Benning.  Nick Ackerman got the Win, making not 1 but 2 pitching appearances in the game.  

Pierz Bulldogs vs Opole Bears 2023

The Bears downed the Bulldogs 10-4 at Hellie Field, breaking open the game with a 7-run top of the 7th inning.  Isaiah Folsom threw 7 strong innings to get the Win and Alex Lange, Dierks Opatz and Hunter Boeckerman all had 2-hit games for Opole.  Max Barclay went 2-4 with a triple and an rbi for the Bulldogs.

Pierz Brewers vs Nisswa Lightning 2023

The Lightning beat the Brewers 7-3 as Aaron Jenkins tossed 5 shutout innings and Chris Pederson had 3 hits including a double for Nisswa.  Jesse Marshik led the Pierz offense with a 2-run triple.

Fort Ripley Rebels at Sobieski Skis 2023

The Rebels edge the Skis 7-6 on Opening Day as Bill Sather and Brett Kramer both launched late-game 2-run Homers for the Rebels.  Gabe Hirsch belted his first career Victory League Homer for the Skis in a 9th inning comeback attempt.

An interview with Hayden Dodge

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Hayden Dodger of Pierz recently to discuss his appointment to the United State Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  We discussed what the process of securing an appointment was like, what sparked his early interest in a military career and what he expects from his upcoming time at the Academy.  I hope you enjoy our conversation and we're all proud of you Hayden and wish you well!

Pierz Pioneers vs Pequot Lakes Patriots 6AA Softball 2023

The Pioneers won a thrilling 2-1 game over the Patriots in the Winners Bracket of the Section 6AA Tournament.  Frankie Seelen allowed only 1 hit and struck out 15 in the win.  The Pioneers scored both their runs in the bottom of the 6th on an rbi single  by Britney Schommer to tie the game and then Kenna Otte scored on a passed ball with 2 outs to give Pierz a 2-1 lead.  Frankie Seelen then slammed the door with a 1-2-3 7th inning as the Pioneers moved within 1 win of their first ever trip to the State Softball Tournament!