by Dave DeMars news@thenewsleaders.com The St. Joseph Joes have not been idle these past few weeks. They have been swinging the bat well according to Manager Pat Schneider, and pitching has been in top form. And that helped to put them in the middle of the dogfight for a league title. Joes take second-place honors in Sauk Valley league, losing
Muskie baseball roundup
by Dave DeMars news@thenewsleaders.com Sartell Muskie bats pound the Becker Bandits 14-0 John Schumer was the winning pitcher June 6 as he pitched six innings and gave up two hits while striking out seven in a lopsided 14-0 shutout against the Becker Bandits. The Muskie bats were merciless and scored four runs in the first inning. They failed to score
St. Joseph baseball roundup
by Dave DeMars news@thenewsleaders.com The Joes hammer Avon 9-4 Brandon Bloch went 4-4 at the plate and led the St. Joseph Joes to a 9-4 win over the Avon Lakers. Bloch drove in three runs for the Joes. “He’s been hitting the ball well,” said Joes Manager Pat Schneider. “It shows his leadership. He’s a solid ballplayer.” Tanner Aleshire also
Muskies wallop Lumberjacks 13-4 in first HOF game
by Dave DeMars news@thenewsleaders.com June 20 was a perfect night for baseball and the Sartell Muskies took advantage of that fact by crushing the Foley Lumberjacks 13-4 in the first Hall of Fame game. Prior to the beginning of the game, the Muskies honored five couples because the spouses of former players had as much to do with the success
Muskie baseball round-up
by Dave DeMars news@thenewsleaders.com Muskies wallop Albertville 11-0 The June 13 midweek game saw the Sartell Muskies whup the tar out of the ball and the Albertville Villains in Albertville as the Muskies scattered 18 hits and collected 11 runs. The Muskies jumped out to a 1-0 lead but added six runs in the second and four in the third
Muskies celebrate 40th season; start Hall of Fame
The Sartell Muskies amateur baseball team will celebrate its 40th season before the home game on Wednesday, June 20. The Muskies will host the Foley Lumberjacks at Champion Field starting at 7 p.m.The Muskies were founded in 1979 and immediately qualified for the state amateur tournament in their first and second seasons. In their third season, the Muskies moved to
St. Joseph baseball roundup
by Dave DeMars news@thenewsleaders.com St. Joseph shut out Becker Bandits 6-0 Jack Atkinson pitched a one-hit smoothie against the Becker Bandits on June 10. Atkinson was masterful on the mound striking out seven and giving two walks while allowing only one hit in eight innings. Hunter Blommer covered the ninth and finished the game. The St. Joseph bats gave ample
Muskies grab gold 3 times at Omann Insurance Invitational
by Dave DeMars news@thenewsleaders.com June 1-3 was a great weekend for baseball at Champion Field – especially if you were a Sartell Muskie. Muskies trounce Steves 6-0 Friday night the Muskies played host to the St. Stephen Steves and pulled off a 6-0 victory. John Schumer held the mound for six good innings giving up three hits, striking out six