The recent weekend of American Legion baseball in central Minnesota showcased a blend of offensive firepower and disciplined pitching, as teams from Sartell, Foley, Willmar and neighboring towns battled for early-season supremacy.
Game Results
Sartell Post 477 opened the slate with a 10-4 victory over Tri City Blue, establishing an early lead in the standings.
Miles Simonsen from Sartell Post 477 went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored, providing a solid contribution at the plate.
Nolan Hemker added three stolen bases and a run, while Brady Thompson contributed two stolen bases, two walks and three runs, underscoring the team’s speed on the bases.
Key Pitching Performances
Landon Fish from Sartell Post 477 pitched 7 ⅔ innings, giving up six hits, four runs and one walk, demonstrating durability and control.
Later, Trevor Schlangen threw 5 ⅔ innings to earn the win in Sartell’s 6-3 victory over Little Falls Post 46.
Matt Schreiner from Sartell Post 477 was credited with two RBIs, adding depth to the offense.
Foley Post 298 edged Albany Post 482 2-1, with Owen Bemis delivering a 1-for-2 performance that included a double and two RBIs.
The same squad later beat Pierz Post 341 3-1, as Noah Gapinski threw two solid innings to earn the win.
Willmar Post 167 rallied past St. Cloud Post 76 6-4, highlighted by Jordan Ellingson’s 1-for-4 outing that featured a triple and an RBI.
Sartell closed the weekend with a 6-3 win over Little Falls Post 46, where Trevor Schlangen’s pitching helped seal the victory.
These performances illustrate a competitive landscape where pitching depth and timely hitting are shaping the early standings.