Posted on May 26, 2015
Recaps courtesy of Roger Mischke
LAKEWOOD LEAGUE ROUND UP
Cold Spring Springers 3 Sauk Rapids Cyclones 2 (10 Innings)
If the start of the Lakewood league is any indication of how the rest of the season’s games will be, we are in for a very exciting season. The Springers topped the Cyclones in 10 innings on a walk off home run by Zach Femrite. They were led by very solid pitching performances by Zach and Justin Thompson. Zach threw 7 innings, he scattered 5 hits, walked 1 and he recorded 9 strikeouts. Justin earned the win with 3 innings of relief, he gave up just 1 hit and had 2 strikeouts. Joe Dempsey went 2-5 with a RBI and Jeron Terres went 1-5 with a big RBI and a stolen base. Alex Jungels went 2-4 with a run scored and Zach Hinkemeyer went 2-4 and he scored a run. Justin Thompson went 2-3 and he walked once. Drew VanLoy went 1-4 with a walk, Ben Griffin went 1-5 and Ryan Holthaus walked 2 times. Andy Thayer was the starting pitcher for the Cyclones, he had a very good performance, as he threw 7 1/3 innings, scattered 5 hits, issued 3 walks and he record 2 strikeouts. Scott Geiger was the pitcher of record, he threw 2 1/3 innings, gave up 6 hits, walked one and he recorded 2 strikeouts. Andy Hinkemeyer went 2-4 with a double, 1 RBI and he scored a run. Scott Geiger went 1-5 with a double, 1 RBI and he had a sacrifice. Matt Meyer went 1-4, Charlie Oltz went 1-3 and Kyle Hinkemeyer went 1-3 and he scored a run.
Lakewood League Standings
Cold Spring Springers 1-0
St. Cloud Beadreaus Saints 0-0
Brainerd Bees 0-0
Sauk Rapids Cyclones 0-1
SAUK VALLEY LEAGUE
Sartell Muskies 7 Litchfield Blues 0
The Muskies topped the Blues in Sauk Valley League action behind the strong pitching effort of Adam Wenker. He threw a complete game, scattered 10 hits, walked 1 and he recorded 15 strikeouts. Andrew Deters led the Muskies offense, as he went 4-4 with a double, 2 RBI’s, he scored 3 runs and he had 1 stolen base. Adam Schellinger went 2-3, walked twice and he scored a run and Jake Sweeter went 2-5 with a RBI. Cody Partch went 2-5 with a walk and Tyler Zelinski went 1-1 with 2 big RBI’s. Kal Volinkaty was the pitcher of record for the Blues, he went 6 innings, scattered 8 hits, walked 5, gave up 5 runs and he recored 2 strikeouts. Tyler Kielty threw 2 innings of relief, he gave up 3 hits, walked 3, gave a run and he recorded 2 strikeouts. Lucas Johnson went 2-5 and Jake Johnson went 2-5 with a stolen base. Derek Koll went 2-5 and Dan Oster went 2-4. Tyler Kielty went 1-3 with a walk and Stephen Pennertz went 1-4.
St. Joseph Joes 12 Clear Lake Lakers 1 (7 innings)
The Joes topped their league rival the Lakers behind the strong pitching efforts of Alex Kendall and Mike Ashwill. Alex threw 5 innings, he gave up 4 hits, walked 1, gave up 1 run and he recorded 8 strikeouts. Mike threw 2 innings of relief, he recorded 2 strikeouts, he didn’t give up a hit or issue any walks. Ethan Carlson went 2-4 with 2 big RBI’s, scored a run and he had a sacrifice. Brandon Bloch went 2-5 with 2 RBI’s and a run scored and Alex Kendall went 2-5 with 2 RBI’s. Zack Overboe went 1-2 with 2 RBI’s, scored 2 runs, walked and he had a sacrifice. Brock Cheeley went 1-3 with a RBI and a run scored and Caz Novak went 1-3, scored 2 runs and he walked. Zach Dehler went 1-3 and he scored 2 runs and R. J. Alpers went 1-4 with 2 RBI’s and a sacrifice. Tyler Mueller earned a RBI and Mike Staller walked in his only batting appearance. Sam Schoeberg was the pitcher of record for the Lakers and they had four players get base hits; Rich Petty, Mark Korto, Jake Samuelson and Sam Samuelson.
Clear Lake Lakers 7 Litchfield Blues 2 (8 Innings)
The Lakers topped the Blues in a rain shortened game, behind the pitching effort of Matt Korte. He gave up 4 hits, walked 5 and he recorded 7 strikeouts. Matt Korte went 2-4 with 1 RBI and Rich Petty went 1-4 with 1 RBI. Brent Watercott went 1-3 with a double and 2 RBI’s and Jake Samelson went 2-4. Austin Cash went 1-4 and Issy Caspers went 1-3. The pitcher of record for the Blues was Kaleb Kalkbrenner, he gave up 8 hits, walked 2 and he record 7 strikeouts. Dylan Koll threw 2 innings of relief, he gave up 1 hit, walked 5 and he recorded 1 strikeout. Derek Koll lead the Blues offense, he went 2-4 with a RBI and Jake Jones and Dylan Koll each had base hits.
Sauk Valley League Standings
St. Joseph Joes 2-1
Sartell Muskies 1-0
Litchfield Blues 1-2
Clear Lake Lakers 1-2
Foley Lumberjacks 0-0
CENTRAL VALLEY LEAGUE ROUND UP
Kimball Express 11 Pearl Lake 1 (6 Innings)
The Express topped League rival Lakers in a rain shortened game, behind the pitching performance of Zach Dingman. He scattered 2 hits, walked 2 and he recorded 3 strikeouts. Adam Beyer led the Express as he went 2-4 with a home run and 4 big RBI’s. Jordan Joseph went 2-3 with a double, he walked once and he scored 2 runs. Scott Marquardt went 1-2 with 2 RBI’s, he walked once, scored a run and he had a sacrifice. Brooks Marquardt scored 3 runs, walked once and he had 2 stolen bases. David Joseph went 1-4 with a home run, Matt Dingmann went 1-2 and Zach Kuefler went 1-3. Logan Schramel was the pitcher of record for the Lakers, he threw 4 2/3 innings, he gave up 5 his, walked 1 and he record 2 strikeouts. Derrick Garding went 1-2 with a double for a RBI and Nick Roeder went 1-3.
Kimball Express 11 St. Nicholas Nicks 1 (7 Innings)
The Express topped league rival Nicks in behind the pitching efforts of Matt Dingmann, he threw 5 innings, he gave up 4 hits, walked 2 and he recorded 3 strikeouts, to get credit for the win. Andy Dingmann threw 2 innings of relief, he struck out 3. Adam Beyer had a huge weekend as he went 2-4 with a home run and another 4 big RBI’s. Scott Marquardt went 2-3 with 2 RBI’s, he walked twice and he scored 2 runs. Brooks Marquardt went 2-4 with a double, a RBI, he had a stolen base and was credited with a sacrifice. David Joseph went 2-3 , Austin Ruehl went 2-3 with a RBI and Jordan Joseph went 1-4 with a RBI. Kyle Winter went 1-3 and he scored 2 runs and Matt Dingmann went 1-3. Kevin Drontle was the pitcher of record for the Nicks. He threw 2 innings and Travis Hansen threw 4 innings. Robert Lutgen went 1-3 and he scored a run, Jon Hofer went 2-3 with a RBI and Joe Wehlage went 1-2.
Cold Spring Rockies 7 Luxemburg Brewers 4
The Rockies topped league rival Brewers behind the pitching efforts of Chris Lardy and Rick Burtzel. Chris went 7 innings to get credit with the win, he scattered 6 hits, walked one and he recorded 2 strikeouts. Rick got credit with the save, he gave up 2 hits and he recorded 2 strikeouts. David Jones went 2-4 with a home run and a double for 2 RBI’s and Kevin Wenner went 2-4 with a home run. Isaac Matchinsky was the pitcher of record for the Brewers, he threw 6 innings, he gave up 4 hits, walked one and he recorded 7 strikeouts. Derek Orth went 2-4 with a double and a RBI, Ethan Fruth went 2-4 with a home run and Darren Kiffmeyer went 1-4 with a home run.
Cold Spring Rockies 8 St. Augusta 7
The Rockies won their second league of the weekend as they defeated the Gussies behind the pitching efforts of Jeff Lindblom and Tyler McElwee. Jeff started and he went 3 innings and Tyler McElwee threw 6 innings to earn the win. He scattered 3 hits, walked 6 and he struck out 4 and gave up just one run. Ryan Bell went 2-4 with 2 RBI’s and he scored 2 runs and Paul Schriener went 1-3 with a RBI and he walked once. Marshall Wirtzfield went 2-4 with 2 big RBI’s and Reece Hemmesch went 1-4 with a RBI and a stolen base. Rick Burtzel went 2-2 and he scored a run and Mike Ficker went 1-4 and he score 2 runs. David Jonas went 1-5, Mike Halbrook went 1-4 and he scored a run and Dylan TeBreke went 1-1. Travis Laudenbach was the pitcher of record for the Gussies, he threw 8 innings, he gave up 12 hits, walked 4 and he recorded 5 strikeouts. Marcus Lommel went 3-3, he had a double, 2 RBI’s, 2 walks and a stolen base. Nate Gwost went 2-3 with 2 doubles, walk and he scored twice and Matt Skaja went 1-3 with 2 RBI’s and he walked once. Adam Gwost, Aaron Fruth, Zach Laudenbach and Nate Laudenbach all had a base hit.
Watkins Clippers 5 Eden Valley Hawks 4 (6 Innings)
The Clippers topped their neighbor and league rival Hawks in a rain shortened game. T. J. Frericks was the starting pitcher for the Clippers, he earned the win as he scattered 5 hits, walked 1 and he recorded 3 strikeouts. Matt Geislinger earned the save as he threw 1 inning of relief and he recorded 3 strikeouts. Dan Berg went 3-3 with 2 big doubles, he had a stolen base and he scored 2 runs and Adam Hiltner went 2-3 with a triple and a double for 2 RBI’s. Travis Linn went 1-2 with a double and a he scored a run and Dallas Evenson went 1-3 with a double. Miach Kramer went 1-3 with a RBI and Ryan Tri went 1-3 with a RBI and he scored a run. Dan Hanson was the pitcher of record for the Hawks, he threw 5 innings, he gave up 9 hits, and he recorded 3 strikeouts. Hayden Willner went 1-3 with a bases loaded triple for 3 RBI’s. Zach Schlangen went 1-2 with a RBI and he scored a run, Chad Hesse walked and he scored a run and Matt Pennertz walked and he scored a run.
Eden Valley Hawks 3 St. Augusta Gussies 2 (11 Innings)
The Hawks topped the Gussies in league action in 11 innings, behind the pitching performances of Hayden Willner and Dan Hanson. Hayden threw 7 1/3 innings, he scattered 7 hits, walked 2 and he recorded 3 strikeouts. Dan earned the win, with 3 2/3 innings of relief, he gave up 2 hits and he record 5 strikeouts. Hayden Willner went 2-5 with a double, Dan Hanson had a home run, Jeff Haag he a double and Matt Pennertz had a RBI base hit. Nate Laudenbach was the pitcher of record for the Gussies, he threw all 11 innings and gave up 6 hits, walked 2, gave up 2 runs and he recorded 7 strikeouts. Nate Gwost went 2-5 with a double, Mike Laudenbach went 2-5 and Brady Graft went 2-5.
Luxemburg Brewers 5 St. Nicholas Nicks 1
The Brewers topped their league foe Nicks, behind the pitching performance of Mitch Ergen. He threw all 9 innings, he scattered 5 hits, walked 3 and he record 6 strikeouts. Luke Harren led the Brewers offense, as he went 3-4 with a RBI, he a double and he walked once. Colton Fruth went 2-4 , he scored 2 runs and he had 2 stolen bases. Derrick Orth had another good game, as he went 2-4 with a stolen base and Austin Ciccati went 1-4 with a sacrifice. Jon Hofer was the pitcher of record for the Nicks, he threw all 9 innings, he also led their offense with a 2-4 day.
Central Valley League Standings North
Eden Valley Hawks 3-1
Cold Spring Rockies 2-1
Luxemburg Brewers 2-2
Pearl Lake Lakers 0-4
South Kimball Express 4-0
Watkins Clippers 2-1
St. Augusta Gussies 2-4
St. Nicholas Nicks 0-4
VICTORY LEAGUE SOUTH ROUND UP
Freeport Blacksox 10 St. Wendel Saints 8
The Blacksox’s won their first league game of the season over the Saints, behind the pitching of Mitch Reller. He threw 7 innings, gave up 2 hits, issued 7 walks, gave up 4 runs and he recorded 8 strikeouts. Nate Klaphake threw one inning of relief, he gave up 2 hits and he recorded 2 strikeouts. Rob Mettenberg threw one inning of relief, he gave up 3 hits, walked one and he recorded 2 strikeouts. Carter Sawyer went 3-4 with a home run, 3 big RBI’s and he scored 2 runs. Troy Frieler went 3-5 with a home run and a double for 3 RBI’s and he scored 2 runs. Rookie Seth Noll went 2-5 with a RBI, 2 stolen bases and he scored 2 runs. Ryan Tschida went 2-5, he had 2 RBI’s and a sacrifice fly and Eric Evaslage went 2-5 with a double. Nate Klaphake went 1- 3 with a homerun and a sacrifice, Mike Frerichs went 1-4 with a double, he scored 2 runs and he walked once and Chad Hess walked 2 times and he scored a run. Ryan Bloomer was the pitcher of record for the Saints, he threw 5 2/3 innings have gave up 11 hits, walked 3. Kyle Jarnot threw 3 1/3 innings of relief, he gave up 3 hits and he walked 2. Brent VanHeel went 2-5 with a home run and 3 RBI’s and Lee Maciej went 2-5 with a RBI and he scored 2 runs. Taylor Nitz went 1-4 and he walked once, Dillon Bloomer went 1-3 with a RBI and he walked once and Greg Pogatchnik went 1-1, he scored 2 runs and he walked once.
Lastrup Lakers 10 St. Wendel Saints 2
Calvin Becker was the pitcher of record for the Saints, he threw 6 innings, gave up 5 hits, issued 4 walks and he gave up 4 runs. John Pogatchnik threw 2 innings of relief, he gave up 6 hits, walked one and he record 2 strikeouts. Taylor Nitz went 2-4 with a RBI and Beau Maciej went 1-2 with a double. Hunter Bloomer went 1-4 with a double and he walked once. Riley VanHeel went 1-1 with a RBI and John Pogatchnik went 1-5 and he scored a run.
Victory League South Standings
Holdingford Express 3-1
Avon Lakers 2-0
Freeport Blacksox 1-2
St. Stephen Steves 1-3
St. Wendell Saints 1-4
STEARNS COUNTY SOUTH LEAGUE ROUND UP
Elrosa Saints 5 Richmond Royals 4 (12 Innings)
The Royals dropped a very exciting game, after falling behind 4-0 after the first inning, they came back with 4 runs in the 9th inning. They had several changes in extra innings, but they couldn’t come up with a key hit. Andy Bauer was the starting pitcher for the Royals, he thew 6 innings, gave up 7 hits, walked 4 and he recorded 2 strikeouts. Taking the pitching loss was Jordan Neu, he went 5 1/3 innings, he gave up 2 hits, walked 3 and he recorded 4 strikeouts. He hit one batter and that forced the winning run in, after the Saints had loaded the bases. Scott Ruegemer went 2-5 with double and 2 RBI’s and Cole Schmitz went 2-5 and he scored a run. Kyle Budde went 1-5 with a double and he scored a run, Adam Backes went 1-5 and he scored a run and Brent Ruegemer earned a RBI with a sacrifice.
Meire Grove Grovers 5 Richmond Royals 1 (7 Innings)
In a game shortened by rain, the Royals dropped a league game. Luke Jokela went 5 innings and he was the pitcher of record for the Royals. Scott Ruegemer had a double for the Royals. No other details were made available.
Stearns County South Standings
Lake Henry Lakers 2-1
Richmond Royals 2-2
Roscoe Rangers 2-3
Farming Flames 1-2
St. Martin Martins 1-3
EASTERN MINNY WEST
Sartell Poneys 6 Cambridge Bandits 3
The Poneys topped the Bandits to pickup their first league win of this young season. Jeff Amann went 6 2/3 innings to earn the win, he scattered 6 hits, walked 2 and he recorded 6 strikeouts. Steve Fish earned the save with 2 1/3 innings of relief, he gave up 2 hits and he had 6 big strikeouts. Jim Gabrielson went 3-5 with a double and Josh Rathbun went 2-5. Pat Dolan went 1- 3 for 2 big RBI’s and he scored a run and Austin Timm went 1-4, he scored 2 runs and he walked once. Dan Gaughan went 1-2, he walked twice, scored a run, had a sacrifice for one RBI. Jeff Amann went 1-4, with a RBI and he scored a run, Sean Tillman went 1-4 with a RBI and Spencer Timm went 1-2 with a RBI and he walked once.
Eastern Minney West League Standings
Sartell Stone Poneys 1-0
Chisago Lakes Bulldogs 0-0
Nowthen Knights 0-0
Cambridge Bandits 0-1
Exhibition Games
Luxemburg Brewers 7 Sauk Rapids Cyclones 6
The Brewers scored early and then they held off the Clones for a win for the Central Valley League Crew over the Lakewood League in non-league action. The Brewers did their mound duties with six different pitchers, Nick Baker for 2 innings, Casey Underwood for 2 innings, Mitch Ergen, Sam Iten and Isaac Matchinsky all threw 1 inning and Brice Adelmeyer got the win with 2 innings of relief. Derek Orth continues to swing a hot bat, as he went 3-5 with a RBI and he scored a run. Corey Wenz went 2-4, scored a run and he walked once. Isaac Matchinsky went 2-4, scored a run, Colton Fruth went 1-3, scored a run and walked once. Tanner Skaja went 1-2 with a RBI and he walked once, Derek Alberts went 1-1 with a RBI and he scored a run and Austin Cicatti went 1-3 with a RBI. I don’t have the starting pitcher for the Cyclones, but Tyler Bjork threw 5 innings of relief, he scattered 5 hits, walked and he recorded 3 strikeouts. Tyler Long went 2-5 with a double and he scored a run and Matt Meyer went 2-4 and he scored a run to lead the Cyclones offense. Paul Schlangen went 1-3 and he scored 3 runs, Jesse Lavoi went 1- 3 and he walked once and Charlie Oltz went 1-3 and he walked once.
St. Joseph Joe’s 11 St. Augusta Gussies 5 (7 Innings)
The Joes topped the Gussies in a non-league game; both teams scored early and often in the 1st inning. The Joes starting pitcher Josh Wood would threw 5 innings for the win. He scattered 4 hits, walked 3, gave up 3 runs and he recorded 5 strikeouts. R. J. Alpers threw 2 innings of relief, he gave up 4 hits, walked 2 and he recorded 4 strikeouts. R. J. Alpers went 1-2 with two big RBI’s and he scored 3 runs. Caz Novak went 1-4 with 3 big RBI’s, he had a sacrifice fly. Zack Overboe went 2-3, he scored 2 runs and he walked once and Alex Kendell went 1-3 with a RBI, scored a run and he walked once. The Gussies starter was the pitcher of record, Adam Gwost threw 3 1/3 innings of relief and Aaron Fruth threw 2 1/3 innings. Adam Gwost went 2-3, he hit another bomb for 2 runs and he walked twice. Aaron Fruth went 2-4 with 2 RBI’s and Zach Laudenbach went 2-5 with a double and he scored a run. Nate Laudenbach wnet 1-3, scored a run and he walked and Nate Gwost went 1-3 and he walked once.
Watkins Clippers 4 Cokato Kings 1
The Clippers topped the Kings in exhibition action behind the great pitching efforts of Taylor Nowrocki and Matt Geislinger. Taylor got credit for the win, as he started and went 6 innings. He gave up just 2 hits, walked 2 and he record 5 strikeouts. Matt went 3 innings for the save and he gave up 2 hits, walked 2 and he record 6 strikeouts. Adam Hiltner was the offensive leader as he went 3-5 with 2 stolen bases. Ryan Tri went 2-5 and he scored 2 runs and Matt Geislinger went 2-4 and he walked once. Taylor Nowrocki went 2-4 and Cary Peters went 2-4 and he scored a run. Kevin Kramer went 1-5, and Lincoln Haugen in his first game as a Clipper walked twice.
Dassel Cokato Saints 7 Pearl Lake 6 (No other details were available)
