The Litchfield Blues rolled past the Pearl Lake Lakers 12-3 on August 6, 2026 at Saints Field in Dassel, Minnesota, in a Region 6C playoff showdown that left little doubt about the North Star League’s top seed’s championship pedigree.
A Star‑Studded Display
Jack Ramthun was the offensive engine, delivering a two‑out, two‑run single and later adding a double and two runs, while Avery Liestman capped the night with a two‑run single and a pitching performance that earned him the game’s winner honors after seven innings and six strikeouts.
Bennett Lecher sparked the scoring with an RBI single in the opening inning, and Winky Estrada followed with a two‑run single that put the Blues ahead early. The lineup continued to click, with Owen Boerema and Jake Jones each driving in runs with RBI singles in the sixth.
Litchfield’s 12-3 victory not only advanced the Blues to the state tournament but also set up a marquee matchup against the winner of the Rockford and Luxemburg contest, while Pearl Lake’s fourth‑seed effort ended in an elimination game against the same opponent.
The win underscored the depth of the Blues’ roster, as multiple players contributed RBIs and runs, including Lenzmeier’s two RBIs for Pearl Lake and Tony Baumann’s two‑run scoring effort for Litchfield.
Looking Ahead
The upcoming state tournament promises a fresh set of challenges, but the Blues’ recent performance suggests they enter with confidence and a potent blend of power and pitching.