Legion Baseball Roundup
A busy weekend of American Legion baseball unfolded across central Minnesota, with multiple post teams delivering dramatic performances on the diamond.
Sartell Post 477 opened the action with a 12‑4 victory over Becker Post 193, a game in which Miles Simonson powered the offense with a double and four RBIs, while Nolan Hemker added two RBIs and three runs scored.
The following day the same Sartell squad traveled to Little Falls and edged out Post 46 by a 6‑3 margin; Trevor Schlangen earned the win with six strikeouts and contributed solid pitching.
Sauk Rapids Post 254 edged St. Cloud 76ers 9‑8 in a tightly contested affair, highlighted by Carter Riedeman’s triple and two RBIs and Owen Sales’ sacrifice fly that helped seal the win.
Holdingford Post 211 edged EVW Post 381/453 by a 4‑3 score, with Brodi Huls driving in two runs and stealing two bases to spark the offense.
Pierz Post 341 rolled past Willmar Post 167, 9‑3, as Connor Hennessy led the way with three RBIs and a stolen base.
St. Cloud Chutes Post 76 dominated Kimball Post 261, 17‑1, fueled by Nolan Bigaouette’s double and six RBIs.
Foley Post 298 closed the slate with a 20‑5 triumph over St. Augusta Post 5, where Noah Gapinski drove in three RBIs and scored four runs.
Across the board, the performances underscored the competitive depth of the league and set the stage for upcoming matchups.