State amateur baseball tournament (VIDEOS)

The Elrosa Saints amateur baseball team faced New Ulm in the second round of the Class C state tournament yesterday. The start of the game in Dundas was delayed by over two hours due to a steady rainfall in the latter part of the morning at Memorial Park.

New Ulm, one of the top teams in Class C, defeated Elrosa 12-2 in eight innings to advance to the Sweet 16 round of state.

Below is a video featuring the playing of the National Anthem in Dundas:


About halfway into the National Anthem, an eagle can be seen flying over the park. It was quite a moment! Additional videos are being uploaded this afternoon and will be added here.

*Here's a video featuring the starter introductions in Dundas:


*Here's video from the top of the third inning starting with top-of-the-order batter Kevin Kuefler at the plate:


More to come. The garden is now calling!

State opener win! and Sedan Daze (VIDEO)

The Elrosa Saints amateur baseball team won 3-1 in their state tournament opener! They led 1-0 early againtst Montgomery on their way to advancing to the Round of 32 in the Class C state tournament. The Mallards and Saints had one error each, and the Mallards out-hit the Saints by a 7-to-6 margin. Elrosa's Ashton Dingmann had the game's only extra-base hit, as Dingmann hit a two-out double in the top of the second inning. Payton VanBeck pitched all nine innings with one earned run, two walks and six strikeouts. Two Montgomery pitchers combined to strike out 10 Elrosa batters, and starter Johnny Krocak gave up two earned runs in seven innings to take the loss. Elrosa's defense worked to strand 11 Montgomery base runners, while Elrosa had six stranded in the game.

I haven't confirmed all the information for the next round, but I know the Saints will play on Saturday, August 27 at 11 a.m. More informatio to come. I have to get back to Sedan for about the fifth time today! They are having an amazing Sedan Daze celebration!

**Confirmed: the Saints play in Dundas at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 27 against the Region 2C champion New Ulm Brewers. Spread the word!

Here's a video from the Sedan Daze tug-of-war competition that was held in the hay field due east of Heidi's Bar this evening:


If you were unable to attend Sedan Daze, that is very, very unfortunate!! They pulled off an incredible day. It was amazing from start to finish.