Walk-off loss in bottom of the 10th (UPDATES, VIDEOS)

The impressive winning streak in the Stearns County League came to an end yesterday for the Elrosa Saints amateur baseball team. The Saints duked it out with the host Silverstreaks in a classic SCL-North battle that had the score tied at 6-6 through nine regulation innings. New Munich scored in the bottom of the 10th for the walk-off 7-6 win. 

Elrosa is now 8-1 in the SCL-North standings and still in first place with four games remaining. Spring Hill sits in second place with a 6-5 record. Technically speaking, the Saints have sowed up first place for playoff seeding purposes. One more win out of the remaining four games would lock up first place for good.

Elrosa's next game is on Friday, July 8 for Hall of Fame night with St. Martin coming to town. The ceremony will begin at about 7 p.m. prior to the game. Being inducted are Gregg Haider, Ken Haider and Keith Haider.

Here's a glimpse of the Sonic band warming up in Elrosa last Wednesday night as the Catholic parish social was getting underway:


Look for more coverage of that church social in the upcoming July 7 issue of the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper.

Here's a video featuring part of the live auction held at the Gary Breitbach Memorial golf tournament at Prairie View Community Golf Course in Brooten on July 25:


Gary Breitbach was a beloved member of the Elrosa and B-B-E community who passed away in 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a super dedicated Elrosa Saints baseball fan and will never be forgotten by those who knew him. As anyone who knew him would know, you were a better person with him in your life. Rest In Peace!

*Here's a video featuring some fireworks that were shot off during the Wasted Time street dance at Bonanza Valley Days 2021 almost one year ago:


Are you taking in any fireworks shows tonight? Please be safe if you are shooting off fireworks. I read that an 18-year old in the Metro Area was killed this weekend due to a fireworks-related injury.