The weekend’s American Legion baseball playoffs in Minnesota delivered a slate of high‑scoring contests, with the Rochester Redhawks and Rochester A’s each securing decisive victories that have reshaped the regional bracket.
Quarterfinal Matchups Loom Monday
In the Redhawks’ 10‑0 win over Kasson, right‑hander Kyle Leopold turned in a complete‑game effort, limiting the opposition to six hits and three walks while striking out three. George Restovich’s two‑out, bases‑loaded double in the first inning cleared the way for an early lead, and Lincoln Majerus went 3‑for‑3 with two runs scored. Carter Funk capped the assault with a two‑RBI double that invoked the 10‑run rule in the sixth.
The A’s answered with a 15‑8 triumph over Byron, driven by Maddox Milene’s monster performance: he went 3‑for‑3, doubled, drove in three runs, scored four times and stole two bases. Adam Rice and Ben Strei each contributed multi‑hit outings, while the team’s eight stolen bases, including three by Carter Simonson, underscored an aggressive base‑running strategy.
Both teams will meet Owatonna and Winona in Monday’s quarterfinals, while in Division II Rushford advanced to the championship round with a 9‑2 victory over St. Charles, setting up a semifinal against La Crescent.