The Minnesota State Amateur Baseball Tournament’s final weekend unfolds across four Minnesota communities—Chaska, Jordan, New Prague and Shakopee—bringing together seven St. Cloud-area teams in the Class A, B and C divisions for a showcase of local talent.
In Class A, the Sartell Muskies travel to New Prague to face the St. Patrick Irish at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, while the Class B slate includes the St. Martin Martins versus Delano Athletics at 11 a.m. in Jordan, the Springers taking on the Blue Jays later that afternoon, and the Sobieski Skis meeting the Brewers in the evening.
Class C action kicks off Friday night in Chaska with the Richmond Royals versus the Fairmont Martins, continues in New Prague with the Luxemburg Brewers taking on the Starbuck Stars, and concludes in Shakopee where the Elrosa Saints square off against the Glencoe Brewers, all scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Championship Schedule
The tournament’s climax arrives with a tightly packed schedule. Sunday’s Class A championship will be played at 3 p.m. in Shakopee, followed by the Class C final at 6 p.m. in New Prague. The Class B title game, delayed to Labor Day, is set for 1 p.m. on Monday, also in Shakopee, giving teams an extra day to prepare for the decisive match.
Umpires Recognized
The tournament’s umpiring crew, comprised of eleven local officials, receives special acknowledgment for their dedication. Among those recognized are Craig Ehrlichman, Patrick Galdonik, Keith Adelman, Mike Lynch, Matt Hordyk, Wayne Jacobson, Tony Jones, Bryce Eggert, David Gunderson, Nick Berscheid and Jeff Kohls, whose experience helps ensure fair play throughout the weekend’s contests.
With the stakes high and the community’s enthusiasm palpable, the weekend promises exciting baseball action and a celebration of local sport heritage as the final champions are crowned.