Greg Helget and Ely's American Legion baseball team would not be denied.
The senior righthander pitched 12 innings Sunday and picked up two wins, as Ely completed its comeback from the elimination bracket and claimed its third straight district championship with a 3-2, 7-1 sweep of Taconite.
Helget tossed a complete-game three-hitter in the opener and kept right on going in game two, working the first five innngs and allowing just two hits before giving way to Wes Snyder.
Ely (27-7) erased a 2-0 deficit with three runs in the fourth to force a deciding game, and then pounced early in game two, striking for four runs in the top of the second.
That was enough for Helget, who didn't give up an earned run on Sunday and finished the tournament with three wins and a 0.00 earned run average in 19 innings pitched.
Ely, which advances to state for the 11th time in 16 years, will take on Paynesville at 4 p.m. Friday in a Division II state quarterfinal game at Sacred Heart.
Taconite pounded Ely 11-2 Friday in a winners bracket game but Post 248 turned the tables before a big crowd in Sunday's rematch.
Pat Huisman's pinch-hit single got Ely on the board in the bottom of the fourth and closed the gap to 2-1. Cody Bialik drew a bases-loaded walk to force in the tying run and the go-ahead tally scored on a wild pitch.
Helget, meanwhile, worked out of a bases-loaded, one-out jam in the sixth and retired the side in order in the seventh.
Ely was the visiting team in the nightcap and batted around in the second, chasing losing pitcher Derek Bundy. Wes Snyder's run-scoring double drew first blood, and Helget followed with a run-scoring single. Trevor Bernsdorf's two-run single made it 4-0.
Snyder added a two-run single in the third and drove in another run in the seventh while finishing three-for-four.
Helget gave up an unearned run in the fifth while Snyder tossed two innings of hitless relief as Ely secured its 11th state tournament berth in 16 years.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Ely eliminates Deer River, sets up rematch with Taconite
A masterful pitching performance by Trevor Bernsdorf pushed Ely's American Legion baseball team into the district championship game.
The righthander blanked Deer River 4-0, tossing a five-hitter and issuing no walks in the complete game effort as Post 248 improved to 25-7 and set up a district title game rematch with Taconite, set for 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Veterans Memorial Field.
Bernsdorf, a senior-to-be, issued no walks and didn't strike out a batter. He was aided by an Ely defense that made no errors.
Post 248 got all the runs it would need in the bottom of the fourth, as Jory Johnson's two-run double to left got the hosts on the board. Wes Snyder followed with a run-scoring hit to right.
In the sixth, Ely tacked on one more as Jared Poderzay singled to right to drive in Nick Mathews.
Ely finished with seven hits, but no starter got more than one.
The two-time defending district champions need a win in Sunday's first game to set up a decisive second contest for the district title. A Taconite win in game one ends the tournament.
The righthander blanked Deer River 4-0, tossing a five-hitter and issuing no walks in the complete game effort as Post 248 improved to 25-7 and set up a district title game rematch with Taconite, set for 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Veterans Memorial Field.
Bernsdorf, a senior-to-be, issued no walks and didn't strike out a batter. He was aided by an Ely defense that made no errors.
Post 248 got all the runs it would need in the bottom of the fourth, as Jory Johnson's two-run double to left got the hosts on the board. Wes Snyder followed with a run-scoring hit to right.
In the sixth, Ely tacked on one more as Jared Poderzay singled to right to drive in Nick Mathews.
Ely finished with seven hits, but no starter got more than one.
The two-time defending district champions need a win in Sunday's first game to set up a decisive second contest for the district title. A Taconite win in game one ends the tournament.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Taconite roughs up Ely, reaches district finals
A revved-up Taconite team never let up on Ely Post 248 Friday night and advanced to Sunday's district title game with an 11-2 win over the host team.
Winning pitcher Alex Troumbly kept Ely (24-7) off balance while the Taconite offense pounced with two-run innings in the first, fourth and fifth frames, and put the game away with a five-run outburst in the sixth.
Taconite (19-8), which was the district runner-up last year, now needs just one more win to secure the district title while Ely needs to win three in a row to claim its third consecutive district crown.
Ely takes on either Carlton or Deer River at 7:30 Saturday night, with the winner advancing to Sunday's championship series.
Derek Bundy went four-for-four at the plate with two runs bated in to pace the Taconite offense, which was aided by four Ely errors. Josh Gross, Derek Fink and Riley Savalianen added two hits apiece for the winners.
Troumbly, meanwhile, held Ely to four hits in five and two-thirds innings before giving way to reliever David Zilbert.
Taconite finished with 13 hits against three Ely pitchers, with Wes Snyder tagged with the loss and both Trevor Bernsdorf and Will Gustafson working in relief.
Winning pitcher Alex Troumbly kept Ely (24-7) off balance while the Taconite offense pounced with two-run innings in the first, fourth and fifth frames, and put the game away with a five-run outburst in the sixth.
Taconite (19-8), which was the district runner-up last year, now needs just one more win to secure the district title while Ely needs to win three in a row to claim its third consecutive district crown.
Ely takes on either Carlton or Deer River at 7:30 Saturday night, with the winner advancing to Sunday's championship series.
Derek Bundy went four-for-four at the plate with two runs bated in to pace the Taconite offense, which was aided by four Ely errors. Josh Gross, Derek Fink and Riley Savalianen added two hits apiece for the winners.
Troumbly, meanwhile, held Ely to four hits in five and two-thirds innings before giving way to reliever David Zilbert.
Taconite finished with 13 hits against three Ely pitchers, with Wes Snyder tagged with the loss and both Trevor Bernsdorf and Will Gustafson working in relief.
Ely-Taconite showdown tonight, field down to five at Legion districts
Three teams have been eliminated today and one more will go before the end of the day, while one team will win a berth in the finals at the Eighth District Division II Legion Baseball Tournament in Ely.
The tournament's last two unbeaten teams - two-time defending champion Ely (24-6) and last year's runner-up Taconite (18-8) - square off at 7:30 p.m. The winner moves on to Sunday's finals while the loser must play tomorrow in the elimination bracket.
In elimination games today:
• Esko 11, Brookston 9;
• Carlton 5, Moose Lake 4 (8);
• Deer River 9, Esko 6.
Carlton and Chisholm are underway now, with the loser out and the winner moving on to meet Deer River at 5 p.m. Saturday.
The tournament's last two unbeaten teams - two-time defending champion Ely (24-6) and last year's runner-up Taconite (18-8) - square off at 7:30 p.m. The winner moves on to Sunday's finals while the loser must play tomorrow in the elimination bracket.
In elimination games today:
• Esko 11, Brookston 9;
• Carlton 5, Moose Lake 4 (8);
• Deer River 9, Esko 6.
Carlton and Chisholm are underway now, with the loser out and the winner moving on to meet Deer River at 5 p.m. Saturday.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Helget pitches Ely past Chisholm
Ely recorded its second shutout in as many nights in the Eighth District Division II Legion baseball playoffs, as senior Greg Helget tossed a two-hitter in Wednesday's 3-0 winners bracket decision over Chisholm.
Helget never allowed a Chisholm runner past second base, and Post 248 (24-6) finally broke through against junkballer Randy Bandelow by pushing across three runs in the bottom of the sixth.
A walk to Helget and singles by Cody Bialik and Sean Fisher loaded the bases with no outs, and Trevor Bernsdorf broke the deadlock when he was hit by a pitch, bringing home courtesy runner Bobby Shusta. A sacrifice fly by Nick Mathews and a run-scoring groundout by Louie Gerzin gave Ely added insurance.
Helget didn't need it, as he retired the side in order in the seventh to preserve his fifth win of the summer. The righthander fanned five batters and walked only three.
Ely managed just four hits and struck out four times against Bandelow.
With the win, Ely moves on to a Friday night matchup against Taconite (18-8) in a meeting of the tournament's last two unbeaten teams. Taconite scored three runs in the top of the seventh to beat Deer River 7-5 in Wednesday's first game.
Helget never allowed a Chisholm runner past second base, and Post 248 (24-6) finally broke through against junkballer Randy Bandelow by pushing across three runs in the bottom of the sixth.
A walk to Helget and singles by Cody Bialik and Sean Fisher loaded the bases with no outs, and Trevor Bernsdorf broke the deadlock when he was hit by a pitch, bringing home courtesy runner Bobby Shusta. A sacrifice fly by Nick Mathews and a run-scoring groundout by Louie Gerzin gave Ely added insurance.
Helget didn't need it, as he retired the side in order in the seventh to preserve his fifth win of the summer. The righthander fanned five batters and walked only three.
Ely managed just four hits and struck out four times against Bandelow.
With the win, Ely moves on to a Friday night matchup against Taconite (18-8) in a meeting of the tournament's last two unbeaten teams. Taconite scored three runs in the top of the seventh to beat Deer River 7-5 in Wednesday's first game.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Snyder fans 16, blanks Brookston to open playoffs
Wes Snyder sent Ely into the winners' bracket of the Eighth District Division II Legion Baseball Playoffs with perhaps his most dominant effort yet on the mound.
The senior left-hander struck out a career-high 16 batters, took a no-hitter into the seventh and finished with a one-hitter as Post 248 blanked Brookston 6-0 before a Veterans Night crowd at Veterans Memorial Field.
Ely (23-6) broke open a scoreless game with four runs in the bottom of the fourth, and Snyder was never tested by the eighth-seeded visitors.
Snyder retired the first 11 batters he faced and pitched to just 24 hitters in the contest, closing the game with back-to-back strikeouts.
Losing pitcher Bryce Karppinen was equally brilliant early on, but Post 248 got to the college freshman in the fourth, with Jory Johnson and Cody Bialik drawing bases-loaded walks and Sean Fisher lining a two-run single to center.
Ely, which moves on to meet Chisholm Wednesday, added two more runs in the fifth on three walks and a run-scoring hit by Louie Gerzin.
Nick Mathews scored twice for the winners, who managed just five hits against Karppinen.
In other first round games:
• Deer River 4, Moose Lake 0;
• Taconite 3, Carlton 0;
• Chisholm 9, Esko 3.
The stage is now set for Wednesday's winners bracket games, with Deer River and Taconite squaring off at 5 p.m., and Ely taking on Chisholm at 7:30. It's Pack the Park night at the ballpark, with all tickets $2, and concession stand specials including 2 hot dogs for $2, $2 burgers and $2 root beer floats.
The senior left-hander struck out a career-high 16 batters, took a no-hitter into the seventh and finished with a one-hitter as Post 248 blanked Brookston 6-0 before a Veterans Night crowd at Veterans Memorial Field.
Ely (23-6) broke open a scoreless game with four runs in the bottom of the fourth, and Snyder was never tested by the eighth-seeded visitors.
Snyder retired the first 11 batters he faced and pitched to just 24 hitters in the contest, closing the game with back-to-back strikeouts.
Losing pitcher Bryce Karppinen was equally brilliant early on, but Post 248 got to the college freshman in the fourth, with Jory Johnson and Cody Bialik drawing bases-loaded walks and Sean Fisher lining a two-run single to center.
Ely, which moves on to meet Chisholm Wednesday, added two more runs in the fifth on three walks and a run-scoring hit by Louie Gerzin.
Nick Mathews scored twice for the winners, who managed just five hits against Karppinen.
In other first round games:
• Deer River 4, Moose Lake 0;
• Taconite 3, Carlton 0;
• Chisholm 9, Esko 3.
The stage is now set for Wednesday's winners bracket games, with Deer River and Taconite squaring off at 5 p.m., and Ely taking on Chisholm at 7:30. It's Pack the Park night at the ballpark, with all tickets $2, and concession stand specials including 2 hot dogs for $2, $2 burgers and $2 root beer floats.
Veterans Night in Ely kicks off Legion district tourney
The Eighth District Division II American Legion Baseball Tournament starts with four games tonight, including two in Ely that's part of a salute to veterans.
Veterans Night at the ballpark includes a two-game session, starting with number-four seed Chisholm against number-five Esko at 5 p.m., with host and top seed Ely taking on eighth-seeded Brookston at 7:30 p.m.
In between, at approximately 7:20 p.m., all veterans will be invited on to the field for a special ceremony. Veterans and active military personnel are admitted free tonight and will receive a hot dog and beverage.
Two games are also set for Cohasset, with number-three seed Taconite against number-six Carlton at 5 p.m., and second-seeded Deer River meeting number-seven Moose Lake at 7:30. The tournament continues with winners' bracket action Wednesday in Ely, and the event resumes Friday and runs through Sunday.
Veterans Night at the ballpark includes a two-game session, starting with number-four seed Chisholm against number-five Esko at 5 p.m., with host and top seed Ely taking on eighth-seeded Brookston at 7:30 p.m.
In between, at approximately 7:20 p.m., all veterans will be invited on to the field for a special ceremony. Veterans and active military personnel are admitted free tonight and will receive a hot dog and beverage.
Two games are also set for Cohasset, with number-three seed Taconite against number-six Carlton at 5 p.m., and second-seeded Deer River meeting number-seven Moose Lake at 7:30. The tournament continues with winners' bracket action Wednesday in Ely, and the event resumes Friday and runs through Sunday.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
VFW rallies in seventh, beats I-Falls to win North Subdistrict title
A seventh-inning rally gave Ely's VFW baseball team a subdistrict championship and a top seed for next weekend's district playoffs.
Trailing 4-2 going into the 7th, Post 2717 erupted for six runs and knocked off International Falls 8-4 at Veterans Memorial Field.
Ely (24-5) will be seeded first out of the north when the Eighth District Tournament gets underway next Saturday in Duluth.
An infield single by Riley Bernsdorf and a double by Louie Gerzin started Ely's Sunday night comeback, and the rally continued against I-Falls ace Ben Humbert, who came on in relief. Will Gustafson's single to right was the key blow, and Ely scored one run on a wild pitch and another when a third strike got away from the catcher. Jeff Willis added a run-scoring hit to help cap off the comeback.
Bernsdorf went the distance to get the win, as Ely finished off a 3-0 weekend in subdistrict play.
Ely, International Falls, Eveleth and Grand Rapids will all represent the north in the district tournament, an eight-team event that runs from July 27-30.
Trailing 4-2 going into the 7th, Post 2717 erupted for six runs and knocked off International Falls 8-4 at Veterans Memorial Field.
Ely (24-5) will be seeded first out of the north when the Eighth District Tournament gets underway next Saturday in Duluth.
An infield single by Riley Bernsdorf and a double by Louie Gerzin started Ely's Sunday night comeback, and the rally continued against I-Falls ace Ben Humbert, who came on in relief. Will Gustafson's single to right was the key blow, and Ely scored one run on a wild pitch and another when a third strike got away from the catcher. Jeff Willis added a run-scoring hit to help cap off the comeback.
Bernsdorf went the distance to get the win, as Ely finished off a 3-0 weekend in subdistrict play.
Ely, International Falls, Eveleth and Grand Rapids will all represent the north in the district tournament, an eight-team event that runs from July 27-30.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
VFW wins twice in Subdistricts, plays Sunday for top seed
A pair of wins on Saturday got Ely's VFW baseball team into next weekend's district playoffs, and one more win will earn Post 2717 a number-one seed.
Ely rode the pitching of Max Gantt and Louie Gerzin to easy wins over Deer River and Grand Rapids in the North Subdistrict Tournament at Veterans Memorial Field.
Gantt was on the hill in the opener as Ely erupted for nine fifth-inning runs in a 10-0, six-inning decision over Deer River. Ely later beat Grand Rapids 11-1 in six, with Gerzin earning the victory.
Ely (23-5) takes on International Falls (23-3) at 7 p.m. Sunday, with the winner gaining the top seed out of the north for the Eighth District Tournament, which starts July 28 at Duluth and Hermantown.
International Falls beat Virginia 10-0 and Eveleth 15-5 to move on.
Sunday's games at Ely include two contests with district berths on the line. Eveleth faces Chisholm at 11:30 a.m. while Grand Rapids and Hibbing square off at 2 p.m. Both winners advance to districts while the losers are done for the year.
Ely rode the pitching of Max Gantt and Louie Gerzin to easy wins over Deer River and Grand Rapids in the North Subdistrict Tournament at Veterans Memorial Field.
Gantt was on the hill in the opener as Ely erupted for nine fifth-inning runs in a 10-0, six-inning decision over Deer River. Ely later beat Grand Rapids 11-1 in six, with Gerzin earning the victory.
Ely (23-5) takes on International Falls (23-3) at 7 p.m. Sunday, with the winner gaining the top seed out of the north for the Eighth District Tournament, which starts July 28 at Duluth and Hermantown.
International Falls beat Virginia 10-0 and Eveleth 15-5 to move on.
Sunday's games at Ely include two contests with district berths on the line. Eveleth faces Chisholm at 11:30 a.m. while Grand Rapids and Hibbing square off at 2 p.m. Both winners advance to districts while the losers are done for the year.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Snyder, Ely blank Virginia
Behind the pitching of Wes Snyder, Ely's American Legion baseball team closed out the regular season with an easy win over Virginia.
Avenging a loss from five days, earlier Post 248 scored a 10-0, six-inning triumph as Snyder fired a one-hitter with 12 strikeouts.
The senior lefty took a no-hitter into the sixth, when Jeremy Paschke singled to center to break up the gem.
Ely (22-6) scored three times in the bottom of the first and pulled away with four runs in the fourth.
Trevor Bernsdorf went two-for-two, scored three times and drove in a run while both Louie Gerzin and Sean Fisher finished with two hits and two runs batted in.
Post 248 is off until Tuesday, when it opens play in the Eighth District Division II Playoffs at Veterans Memorial Field. Ely will take on either Brookston or Cook County in the Veterans Night matchup, set for 7:30 p.m.
Avenging a loss from five days, earlier Post 248 scored a 10-0, six-inning triumph as Snyder fired a one-hitter with 12 strikeouts.
The senior lefty took a no-hitter into the sixth, when Jeremy Paschke singled to center to break up the gem.
Ely (22-6) scored three times in the bottom of the first and pulled away with four runs in the fourth.
Trevor Bernsdorf went two-for-two, scored three times and drove in a run while both Louie Gerzin and Sean Fisher finished with two hits and two runs batted in.
Post 248 is off until Tuesday, when it opens play in the Eighth District Division II Playoffs at Veterans Memorial Field. Ely will take on either Brookston or Cook County in the Veterans Night matchup, set for 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Ely secures #1 seed, blanks Carlton
Jory Johnson tossed a three-hit shutout and Ely's American Legion baseball team wrapped up the Eighth District Division II regular season title in Thursday's 9-0 win over Carlton.
The senior lefthander never allowed a Carlton runner to reach third base while winning his second straight start.
Ely, now 20-6, got all the runs Johnson would need in the first, when hits by Trevor and Riley Bernsdorf helped create a 3-0 lead. The hosts would add four more runs in the second and two more in the third.
Both Bernsdorfs finished with two hits and three runs batted in. Pat Huisman and Sean Fisher scored two runs apiece for Ely, which hosts Virginia at 7:30 p.m. in Friday's regular season finale.
The district playoffs start July 24 in Ely.
The senior lefthander never allowed a Carlton runner to reach third base while winning his second straight start.
Ely, now 20-6, got all the runs Johnson would need in the first, when hits by Trevor and Riley Bernsdorf helped create a 3-0 lead. The hosts would add four more runs in the second and two more in the third.
Both Bernsdorfs finished with two hits and three runs batted in. Pat Huisman and Sean Fisher scored two runs apiece for Ely, which hosts Virginia at 7:30 p.m. in Friday's regular season finale.
The district playoffs start July 24 in Ely.
VFW Playoffs start Saturday in Ely
The North Subdistrict VFW Baseball Playoffs get underway Saturday in Ely and Soudan and host Ely is one of two top seeds for the eight-team, double-elimination event.
Post 2717, which finished the regular season 21-5, takes on Deer River at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in one of four first-round games. The other top seed is Internatonal Falls (21-3), which swept Ely earlier this week.
The top-four finishers move on to the district tournament, set for July 28, 30 and 31 at Hermantown and Duluth.
2012 VFW Baseball North Subdistrict Tournament
Saturday July 21 Teams Site
Game 1 10:00 Int. Falls vs. Virg. or Mes. East Ely
Game 2 11:00 Eveleth vs. Hibbing Soudan
Game 3 12:30 Ely vs. Deer River Ely
Game 4 1:30 Grand Rapids vs Chisholm Soudan
Game 5 3:00 Winner 1 vs. Winner 2 Ely
Game 6 4:00 Loser 1 vs. Loser 2 ** Soudan
Game 7 5:30 Loser 3 vs. Loser 4** Ely
Game 8 8:00 Winner 3 vs. Winner 4 Ely
Sunday July 22
Game 9 11:30 Winner 7 vs. Loser 5 ** Ely
Game 10 2:00 Winner 6 vs. Loser 8** Ely
Game 11 4:30 Winner 9 vs. Winner 10 Ely
Winner 11 - advances as North 3
Loser 11 - advances as North 4
Game 12 7:00 Winner 5 vs. Winner 8 Ely
Winner 12 - advances as North 1
Loser 12 - advances as North 2
Post 2717, which finished the regular season 21-5, takes on Deer River at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in one of four first-round games. The other top seed is Internatonal Falls (21-3), which swept Ely earlier this week.
The top-four finishers move on to the district tournament, set for July 28, 30 and 31 at Hermantown and Duluth.
2012 VFW Baseball North Subdistrict Tournament
Saturday July 21 Teams Site
Game 1 10:00 Int. Falls vs. Virg. or Mes. East Ely
Game 2 11:00 Eveleth vs. Hibbing Soudan
Game 3 12:30 Ely vs. Deer River Ely
Game 4 1:30 Grand Rapids vs Chisholm Soudan
Game 5 3:00 Winner 1 vs. Winner 2 Ely
Game 6 4:00 Loser 1 vs. Loser 2 ** Soudan
Game 7 5:30 Loser 3 vs. Loser 4** Ely
Game 8 8:00 Winner 3 vs. Winner 4 Ely
Sunday July 22
Game 9 11:30 Winner 7 vs. Loser 5 ** Ely
Game 10 2:00 Winner 6 vs. Loser 8** Ely
Game 11 4:30 Winner 9 vs. Winner 10 Ely
Winner 11 - advances as North 3
Loser 11 - advances as North 4
Game 12 7:00 Winner 5 vs. Winner 8 Ely
Winner 12 - advances as North 1
Loser 12 - advances as North 2
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Taconite rallies to beat Ely 6-4
Ely's American Legion baseball team will have to wait at least one more night to clinch the top seed for the upcoming district playoffs.
A 4-0 lead went by the wayside on Wednesday, and Taconite rallied for a 6-4 decision that spoiled Post 248's chance to wrap up the Eighth District Division II regular season title.
Back-to-back three-run innings did Ely in, as the hosts scored three unearned runs in the third and took the lead the following inning on Alex Troumbly's two-run double. That was enough for winning pitcher Jordan Peratalo, who mowed down 12 straight batters before Ely got two hits and stranded a pair of runners in the seventh.
Riley Bernsdorf went three-for-four at the plate for Ely while his brother Trevor added two hits. Cody Bialik also finished with two hits while Louie Gerzin had a double and two runs batted in.
Will Gustafson was tagged with the pitching loss, working four innings before giving way to Trevor Bernsdorf, who tossed two innings of scoreless, hitless relief.
Ely (19-6) hosts Carlton at 6 p.m. Thursday and can secure the regular season title and the top playoff seed with a victory.
A 4-0 lead went by the wayside on Wednesday, and Taconite rallied for a 6-4 decision that spoiled Post 248's chance to wrap up the Eighth District Division II regular season title.
Back-to-back three-run innings did Ely in, as the hosts scored three unearned runs in the third and took the lead the following inning on Alex Troumbly's two-run double. That was enough for winning pitcher Jordan Peratalo, who mowed down 12 straight batters before Ely got two hits and stranded a pair of runners in the seventh.
Riley Bernsdorf went three-for-four at the plate for Ely while his brother Trevor added two hits. Cody Bialik also finished with two hits while Louie Gerzin had a double and two runs batted in.
Will Gustafson was tagged with the pitching loss, working four innings before giving way to Trevor Bernsdorf, who tossed two innings of scoreless, hitless relief.
Ely (19-6) hosts Carlton at 6 p.m. Thursday and can secure the regular season title and the top playoff seed with a victory.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Ely beats Deer River, inches closer to top seed
A key road win on Tuesday night moved Ely's American Legion baseball team a step closer to the top seed in next week's district playoffs.
Louie Gerzin went three-for-three with four runs scored and Greg Helget tossed a complete-game eight-hitter as Ely won 9-5 at Deer River.
The win snapped a two-game losing streak and Ely improved to 19-5 overall, and 12-1 in Eighth District games. Just one more win in the final three regular season games will give Post 248 the number-one seed for the district tournament, which starts July 24 at Ely.
Ely scored in five of seven innings and chased Deer River ace lefty Eythan Stangland after three frames.
Leading 3-1, Post 248 put the game away with a four-run fifth inning, wiht Nick Mathews lacin ga run-scoring double and Jory Johnson adding a two-run single.
Wes Snyder finished with two hits, including a triple, and had two runs batted in.
Helget, meanwhile, picked up his fourth win of the summer while going the distance. He allowed three runs, just one earned, through six innings before Deer River (14-6) nicked him for two more in the seventh.
Ely can clinch the Eighth District regular season title outright with a win Wednesday at Marble, against Taconite. Home games with Carlton and Chisholm follow Thursday and Friday.
Louie Gerzin went three-for-three with four runs scored and Greg Helget tossed a complete-game eight-hitter as Ely won 9-5 at Deer River.
The win snapped a two-game losing streak and Ely improved to 19-5 overall, and 12-1 in Eighth District games. Just one more win in the final three regular season games will give Post 248 the number-one seed for the district tournament, which starts July 24 at Ely.
Ely scored in five of seven innings and chased Deer River ace lefty Eythan Stangland after three frames.
Leading 3-1, Post 248 put the game away with a four-run fifth inning, wiht Nick Mathews lacin ga run-scoring double and Jory Johnson adding a two-run single.
Wes Snyder finished with two hits, including a triple, and had two runs batted in.
Helget, meanwhile, picked up his fourth win of the summer while going the distance. He allowed three runs, just one earned, through six innings before Deer River (14-6) nicked him for two more in the seventh.
Ely can clinch the Eighth District regular season title outright with a win Wednesday at Marble, against Taconite. Home games with Carlton and Chisholm follow Thursday and Friday.
Veterans Night, then Pack the Park Night to kick off Legion Districts in Ely
Two special events will mark the start of the Eighth District Division II Legion Baseball Playoffs in Ely next week.
First, on Tuesday July 24, is Veterans Night. For the two-game session that starts at 5 p.m. and includes host Ely in action at 7:30, all veterans and active military personnel will be admitted free of charge, and receive a free hot dog and beverage from the concession stand. Ely's 9-and-10-year old Little League All-Stars will also be recognized.
The tournament continues Wednesday July 25 with Pack the Park Night at Veterans Memorial Field. For another two-game session, starting at 5 and with Ely playing at 7:30, all tickets will be $2, and the concession stand will offer hot dogs at 2 for $2, $2 root beer floats, and $2.50 burgers. The Little League's 11-and-12 year old all-stars will be introduced during Ely's game as well.
It's all part of an effort to lure more local fans to the ballpark during the eight-team, double-elimination district tournament, which starts with two-game sessions July 24 and 25 and continues with four games in Ely Friday July 27, two games on Saturday July 28 and the championship game on Sunday July 29.
Ely (18-5) is the two-time defending district champion and has won 10 district crowns in the last 15 years.
First, on Tuesday July 24, is Veterans Night. For the two-game session that starts at 5 p.m. and includes host Ely in action at 7:30, all veterans and active military personnel will be admitted free of charge, and receive a free hot dog and beverage from the concession stand. Ely's 9-and-10-year old Little League All-Stars will also be recognized.
The tournament continues Wednesday July 25 with Pack the Park Night at Veterans Memorial Field. For another two-game session, starting at 5 and with Ely playing at 7:30, all tickets will be $2, and the concession stand will offer hot dogs at 2 for $2, $2 root beer floats, and $2.50 burgers. The Little League's 11-and-12 year old all-stars will be introduced during Ely's game as well.
It's all part of an effort to lure more local fans to the ballpark during the eight-team, double-elimination district tournament, which starts with two-game sessions July 24 and 25 and continues with four games in Ely Friday July 27, two games on Saturday July 28 and the championship game on Sunday July 29.
Ely (18-5) is the two-time defending district champion and has won 10 district crowns in the last 15 years.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Defensive miscues cost Ely in Sir G's finale
Virginia took advantage of four Ely errors and scored six unearned runs to post an 8-4 win Sunday afternoon in the final game of the Sir G's Midsummer Classic.
Winning pitcher Jeremy Paschke and Patrick Anderson combined on a seven-hitter and the visitors took control of the game with a four-run fourth inning. An infield hit and back-to-back errors in the infield set the table, and Paschke delivered the key blow: a two-run triple to left-center.
Ely (18-5) closed the gap to 6-4 in the fifth on Louie Gerzin's run-scoring single, but Virginia (7-8) countered with two in the sixth, with the aid of one Ely error, against losing pitcher Riley Bernsdorf.
Paschke had two hits and three RBI for the winners, who went 3-1 in the tournament and took third out of nine teams.
Gerzin, Cody Bialik and Trevor Bernsdorf all had two hits for Ely, which returns to action Tuesday night with a key Eighth District clash at Deer River.
Deer River claimed second place in the tournament with a 7-6 win over Cloquet, while the tournament championship went to Viroqua (Wis.), which erased a 3-0 deficit in the seventh and beat St. Paul Arcade-Phalen earlier in the day.
In other Sir G's Classic games on Sunday:
• Hermantown 12, Deer River 0
• Virginia 13, Kenyon 3.
Winning pitcher Jeremy Paschke and Patrick Anderson combined on a seven-hitter and the visitors took control of the game with a four-run fourth inning. An infield hit and back-to-back errors in the infield set the table, and Paschke delivered the key blow: a two-run triple to left-center.
Ely (18-5) closed the gap to 6-4 in the fifth on Louie Gerzin's run-scoring single, but Virginia (7-8) countered with two in the sixth, with the aid of one Ely error, against losing pitcher Riley Bernsdorf.
Paschke had two hits and three RBI for the winners, who went 3-1 in the tournament and took third out of nine teams.
Gerzin, Cody Bialik and Trevor Bernsdorf all had two hits for Ely, which returns to action Tuesday night with a key Eighth District clash at Deer River.
Deer River claimed second place in the tournament with a 7-6 win over Cloquet, while the tournament championship went to Viroqua (Wis.), which erased a 3-0 deficit in the seventh and beat St. Paul Arcade-Phalen earlier in the day.
In other Sir G's Classic games on Sunday:
• Hermantown 12, Deer River 0
• Virginia 13, Kenyon 3.
Viroqua rallies, finishes Sir G's tourney sweep
Wisconsin powerhouse Viroqua claimed the inside track toward a first-place finish in the Sir G's Midsummer Classic with an extra-inning win on Sunday morning.
Trailing 3-0 after six innings, Viroqua tied the game in the seventh and pushed across three runs in the top of the ninth to claim a 6-3 win over St. Paul Arcade-Phalen in Sunday's opening game.
Viroqua finished the tournament with a 4-0 record and is now 29-15 overall. Deer River (2-0) was the only other tournament team without a loss entering play on Sunday.
The rest of the Sunday lineup includes:
10:30 AM (at Soudan) - Deer River vs. Hermantown
12 noon (at Ely) - Kenyon vs. Virginia
2:30 PM (at Ely) - Cloquet vs. Deer River
5:00 PM (at Ely) - Ely vs. Virginia
Trailing 3-0 after six innings, Viroqua tied the game in the seventh and pushed across three runs in the top of the ninth to claim a 6-3 win over St. Paul Arcade-Phalen in Sunday's opening game.
Viroqua finished the tournament with a 4-0 record and is now 29-15 overall. Deer River (2-0) was the only other tournament team without a loss entering play on Sunday.
The rest of the Sunday lineup includes:
10:30 AM (at Soudan) - Deer River vs. Hermantown
12 noon (at Ely) - Kenyon vs. Virginia
2:30 PM (at Ely) - Cloquet vs. Deer River
5:00 PM (at Ely) - Ely vs. Virginia
Viroqua outlasts Ely, takes control of Sir G's Classic
Viroqua pitcher Mitch Stalsberg danced with disaster Saturday night but escaped with a win.
Behind 15 strikeouts from its ace lefty, the Wisconsin powerhouse edged Ely 8-6 in a matchup of Sir G's Midsummer Classic unbeatens.
The junior-to-be allowed only five Ely hits, but he issued nine walks and left the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh, when the hosts mounted a late rally.
Ely fell to 18-4 on the season and 2-1 in the nine-team tournament, while Viroqua won its third straight Sir G's matchup and is now 28-15.
Trevor Bernsdorf was tagged with the pitching loss for Ely while Will Gustafson tossed two scoreless innings of relief. Nick Mathews had a two-run double for Post 248, which closes out tournament play today against Virginia, starting at 5 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Field.
Behind 15 strikeouts from its ace lefty, the Wisconsin powerhouse edged Ely 8-6 in a matchup of Sir G's Midsummer Classic unbeatens.
The junior-to-be allowed only five Ely hits, but he issued nine walks and left the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh, when the hosts mounted a late rally.
Ely fell to 18-4 on the season and 2-1 in the nine-team tournament, while Viroqua won its third straight Sir G's matchup and is now 28-15.
Trevor Bernsdorf was tagged with the pitching loss for Ely while Will Gustafson tossed two scoreless innings of relief. Nick Mathews had a two-run double for Post 248, which closes out tournament play today against Virginia, starting at 5 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Field.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Walkoff winner: Mathews' homer beats Duluth Lakeview in 8
Nick Mathews picked the perfect time for his first home run of the season.
The senior second baseman's two-run blast over the centerfield fence in the bottom of the eighth gave Ely a dramatic 9-8 victory over defending champion Duluth Lakeview Saturday afternooon in the Sir G's Midsummer Classic.
A see saw battle that included three ties and five lead changes finally tilted the way of Post 248 at the very end. Mathews' bomb off of reliever Doug Lewis gave the hosts a 2-0 record in the nine-team tournament, an 18-3 mark on the season and extended the club's winning streak to a season-high nine games.
The contest also featured three home runs by the winners. Trevor Bernsdorf's solo shot in the first gave Ely a 1-0 lead and Wes Snyder tied the contest at six in the bottom of the sixth with a towering shot to center.
After Lakeview grabbed a 7-6 lead in the top of the seventh, Ely tied it with Greg Helget's two-out single, which plated Jory Johnson.
Lakeview scored once in the eighth on a Noah Tapper single, but that set the stage for the bottom half of the frame. Sean Fisher worked a walk to lead off the inning, and Mathews came up with his home run after Lews retired both Trevor and Riley Bernsdorf.
Mathews finished three-for-five at the plate, Trevor Bernsdorf had two hits and two runs batted in, and Fisher scored three runs.
Snyder went the distance and struck out a season-high 15 batters to get the pitching win. He scattered 11 hits, including three by Lakeview's Justin Smith.
Ely continues play tonight against Viroqua (Wis.), at 7:30 p.m.
In other Sir G's Classic action today:
• Viroqua 5, Hermantown 1;
• Cloquet 9, St. Paul Arcade-Phalen 5.
The senior second baseman's two-run blast over the centerfield fence in the bottom of the eighth gave Ely a dramatic 9-8 victory over defending champion Duluth Lakeview Saturday afternooon in the Sir G's Midsummer Classic.
A see saw battle that included three ties and five lead changes finally tilted the way of Post 248 at the very end. Mathews' bomb off of reliever Doug Lewis gave the hosts a 2-0 record in the nine-team tournament, an 18-3 mark on the season and extended the club's winning streak to a season-high nine games.
The contest also featured three home runs by the winners. Trevor Bernsdorf's solo shot in the first gave Ely a 1-0 lead and Wes Snyder tied the contest at six in the bottom of the sixth with a towering shot to center.
After Lakeview grabbed a 7-6 lead in the top of the seventh, Ely tied it with Greg Helget's two-out single, which plated Jory Johnson.
Lakeview scored once in the eighth on a Noah Tapper single, but that set the stage for the bottom half of the frame. Sean Fisher worked a walk to lead off the inning, and Mathews came up with his home run after Lews retired both Trevor and Riley Bernsdorf.
Mathews finished three-for-five at the plate, Trevor Bernsdorf had two hits and two runs batted in, and Fisher scored three runs.
Snyder went the distance and struck out a season-high 15 batters to get the pitching win. He scattered 11 hits, including three by Lakeview's Justin Smith.
Ely continues play tonight against Viroqua (Wis.), at 7:30 p.m.
In other Sir G's Classic action today:
• Viroqua 5, Hermantown 1;
• Cloquet 9, St. Paul Arcade-Phalen 5.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Ely rallies for Sir G's win
The late innings belonged to Ely Post 248 Friday night, and the result was an opening round victory in the Sir G's Midsummer Classic.
Ely scored twice in the sixth to tie the game, then got a game-winning single from Nick Mathews in the bottom of the seventh to beat St. Paul Arcade-Phalen 4-3 at Veterans Memorial Field.
Mathews' liner to right plated Riley Bernsdorf, who opened the bottom of the seventh with a double to the left-center gap, and Ely won its eighth straight contest and improved to 17-3 on the season.
Senior Greg Helget went the distance on the mound and finished with a complete-game four-hitter with five strikeouts. He allowed just one earned run.
Trailing 3-1 entering the sixth, Post 248 tied the game when four straight batters reached base. Louie Gerzin scored on a wild pitch to cut the gap to 3-2, while Cody Bialik's safety squeeze bunt plated Wes Snyder.
Both Helget and Snyder finished with two hits for Ely, which takes on Duluth Lakeview at noon Saturday.
Viroqua (Wis.) beat Lakeview 3-1 earlier Friday night, and Ely's win capped a 13-hour day at the ballpark that included five games and a nearly hour-long rain delay.
Ely scored twice in the sixth to tie the game, then got a game-winning single from Nick Mathews in the bottom of the seventh to beat St. Paul Arcade-Phalen 4-3 at Veterans Memorial Field.
Mathews' liner to right plated Riley Bernsdorf, who opened the bottom of the seventh with a double to the left-center gap, and Ely won its eighth straight contest and improved to 17-3 on the season.
Senior Greg Helget went the distance on the mound and finished with a complete-game four-hitter with five strikeouts. He allowed just one earned run.
Trailing 3-1 entering the sixth, Post 248 tied the game when four straight batters reached base. Louie Gerzin scored on a wild pitch to cut the gap to 3-2, while Cody Bialik's safety squeeze bunt plated Wes Snyder.
Both Helget and Snyder finished with two hits for Ely, which takes on Duluth Lakeview at noon Saturday.
Viroqua (Wis.) beat Lakeview 3-1 earlier Friday night, and Ely's win capped a 13-hour day at the ballpark that included five games and a nearly hour-long rain delay.
Virginia, Deer River early winners in Sir G's Classic
A mid-afternoon thunderstorm caused a nearly one-hour delay, but action has resumed in the Sir G's Midsummer Classic and three games have been completed.
Virginia edged Hermantown 4-3 while Duluth Lakeview and Cloquet played to a 5-5, nine-inning tie in early games at Veterans Memorial Field. After brief but heavy rains, Deer River and Kenyon resumed play and Deer River pulled out a 9-5 win.
The Lakeview-Viroqua (Wis.) game started at 6:40 pm, with Ely and St. Paul Arcade-Phalen slated for a 9:10 pm start.
Friday's matchup between Hermantown and Deer River at Soudan was postponed and will be played at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, at Soudan.
Virginia edged Hermantown 4-3 while Duluth Lakeview and Cloquet played to a 5-5, nine-inning tie in early games at Veterans Memorial Field. After brief but heavy rains, Deer River and Kenyon resumed play and Deer River pulled out a 9-5 win.
The Lakeview-Viroqua (Wis.) game started at 6:40 pm, with Ely and St. Paul Arcade-Phalen slated for a 9:10 pm start.
Friday's matchup between Hermantown and Deer River at Soudan was postponed and will be played at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, at Soudan.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Schedule revised for Sir G's Classic
The Sir G's Midsummer Classic gets underway Friday but with one big change: only nine teams will participate instead of 10.
West Duluth pulled out of the event late Tuesday, forcing several adjustments to the schedule. The two-division format with five teams in each division had to be scrapped, in favor of a nine-team, modified round-robin tournament in which all teams will play four games.
The new schedule is as follows:
Friday at Ely
10:00 a.m. Hermantown vs. Virginia
12:30 p.m. Cloquet vs. Duluth Lakeview
3:00 p.m. Kenyon vs. Deer River
5:30 p.m. Viroqua vs. Duluth Lakeview
8:00 p.m. Ely vs. Arcade-Phalen
Friday at Soudan
6:00 Hermantown vs. Deer River
Saturday at Ely
9:30 a.m Cloquet vs. Arcade-Phalen
12 noon Ely vs. Lakeview
2:30 p.m. Virginia vs. Deer River
5:00 p.m. Kenyon vs. Hermantown
7:30 p.m. Ely vs. Viroqua
Saturday at Soudan
11:00 a.m. Hermantown vs. Viroqua
1:30 p.m. Kenyon vs. Cloquet
4:00 p.m. Lakeview vs. Arcade-Phalen
Sunday at Ely
9:30 a.m. Arcade-Phalen vs. Viroqua
12 noon Virginia vs. Kenyon
2:30 p.m. Cloquet vs. Deer River
5:00 p.m. Ely vs. Virginia
Tournament champion will be determined by best overall record.
In case of tie, the following tiebreaker will be used:
1. Head-to-head; 2. Least runs allowed; 3. Most runs scored; 4. Coin flip
West Duluth pulled out of the event late Tuesday, forcing several adjustments to the schedule. The two-division format with five teams in each division had to be scrapped, in favor of a nine-team, modified round-robin tournament in which all teams will play four games.
The new schedule is as follows:
Friday at Ely
10:00 a.m. Hermantown vs. Virginia
12:30 p.m. Cloquet vs. Duluth Lakeview
3:00 p.m. Kenyon vs. Deer River
5:30 p.m. Viroqua vs. Duluth Lakeview
8:00 p.m. Ely vs. Arcade-Phalen
Friday at Soudan
6:00 Hermantown vs. Deer River
Saturday at Ely
9:30 a.m Cloquet vs. Arcade-Phalen
12 noon Ely vs. Lakeview
2:30 p.m. Virginia vs. Deer River
5:00 p.m. Kenyon vs. Hermantown
7:30 p.m. Ely vs. Viroqua
Saturday at Soudan
11:00 a.m. Hermantown vs. Viroqua
1:30 p.m. Kenyon vs. Cloquet
4:00 p.m. Lakeview vs. Arcade-Phalen
Sunday at Ely
9:30 a.m. Arcade-Phalen vs. Viroqua
12 noon Virginia vs. Kenyon
2:30 p.m. Cloquet vs. Deer River
5:00 p.m. Ely vs. Virginia
Tournament champion will be determined by best overall record.
In case of tie, the following tiebreaker will be used:
1. Head-to-head; 2. Least runs allowed; 3. Most runs scored; 4. Coin flip
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Ely cruises in Carlton
A 10-run explosion in the top of the third inning sent Ely's American Legion baseball team on to its seventh straight win, an easy 14-0, five-inning decision Wednesday night at Carlton.
Trevor Bernsdorf's bases-clearing double was the highlight as Ely sent 15 batters to the plate in the third. Greg Helget added a two-run single during the frame.
Meanwhile, Bradley Roy recorded his first Legion pitching win and held the hosts to just two hits in four innings. The junior-to-be picked up six strikeouts and Trevor Bernsdorf came on for a scoreless, hitless fifth.
Riley Bernsdorf went three-for-four for Ely (16-3), which improved to 11-1 in Eighth District Division II contests. Jory Johnson singled twice while Helget went two-for-three.
After an off day on Thursday, Ely returns to action Friday night when it takes on St. Paul Arcade-Phalen at 8 p.m. in the opening round of the Sir G's Midsummer Classic.
Trevor Bernsdorf's bases-clearing double was the highlight as Ely sent 15 batters to the plate in the third. Greg Helget added a two-run single during the frame.
Meanwhile, Bradley Roy recorded his first Legion pitching win and held the hosts to just two hits in four innings. The junior-to-be picked up six strikeouts and Trevor Bernsdorf came on for a scoreless, hitless fifth.
Riley Bernsdorf went three-for-four for Ely (16-3), which improved to 11-1 in Eighth District Division II contests. Jory Johnson singled twice while Helget went two-for-three.
After an off day on Thursday, Ely returns to action Friday night when it takes on St. Paul Arcade-Phalen at 8 p.m. in the opening round of the Sir G's Midsummer Classic.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Ely surges past Taconite
After spotting Taconite a 3-1 lead, Ely scored seven unaswered runs Tuesday night and rode the pitching of Wes Snyder to an 8-3 Eighth District win at Veterans Memorial Field.
Snyder gave up three runs in the first three frames but settled in after that, finishing with a four-hitter and a season-high 12 strikeouts as Post 248 improved to 15-3 overall and 10-1 in district games.
Nick Mathews' run-scoring double, the first of his three hits, tied the game at three in the bottom of the third while Greg Helget delivered a fourth-inning double that plated Snyder and put the hosts in front to stay.
Louie Gerzin knocked in runs in both the fifth and sixth frames and Snyder added a two-run double in the sixth for good measure.
Earlier Tuesday, Gerzin blanked Eveleth on four hits as Ely won 1-0 in VFW action. Gerzin, a junior-to-be, recorded 11 strikeouts as Post 2717 inched closer to a number-one seed for the upcoming North Subdistrict Playoffs.
Snyder gave up three runs in the first three frames but settled in after that, finishing with a four-hitter and a season-high 12 strikeouts as Post 248 improved to 15-3 overall and 10-1 in district games.
Nick Mathews' run-scoring double, the first of his three hits, tied the game at three in the bottom of the third while Greg Helget delivered a fourth-inning double that plated Snyder and put the hosts in front to stay.
Louie Gerzin knocked in runs in both the fifth and sixth frames and Snyder added a two-run double in the sixth for good measure.
Earlier Tuesday, Gerzin blanked Eveleth on four hits as Ely won 1-0 in VFW action. Gerzin, a junior-to-be, recorded 11 strikeouts as Post 2717 inched closer to a number-one seed for the upcoming North Subdistrict Playoffs.
Monday, July 9, 2012
Fisher, Snyder homer in Ely sweep
Ely's American Legion baseball team ran its winning streak to five games Monday night, easily disposing of a young Cook County team in a pair of contests shortened by the 10-run rule.
Seniors Sean Fisher and Wes Snyder both hit three-run homers as Post 248 cruised to a 15-5, six-inning, opening-game win at Veterans Memorial Field. Jory Johnson held Cook County to two hits in the nightcap in an 11-1, five-inning Ely rout.
Ely (14-3) ran its Eighth District record to a league-leading 9-1 with the sweep.
Fisher's first career Legion homer helped put the game out of reach and Snyder's blast came during a five-run fifth inning. Trevor Bernsdorf had three hits and drove in two runs in the opener while Cody Bialik had a pair of bunt singles.
That helped winning pitcher Jared Poderzay, who overcame seven walks to pick up his third win of the summer.
Johnson notched his first win while dominating the second game, recording nine strikeouts. Riley Bernsdorf drove in three runs while Johnson had two hits and two runs batted in.
Ely is back in action at 7 p.m. Tuesday when it hosts Taconite, capping off a tripleheader at Veterans Memorial Field that starts with an Eveleth-Ely VFW twinbill at 3 p.m.
Seniors Sean Fisher and Wes Snyder both hit three-run homers as Post 248 cruised to a 15-5, six-inning, opening-game win at Veterans Memorial Field. Jory Johnson held Cook County to two hits in the nightcap in an 11-1, five-inning Ely rout.
Ely (14-3) ran its Eighth District record to a league-leading 9-1 with the sweep.
Fisher's first career Legion homer helped put the game out of reach and Snyder's blast came during a five-run fifth inning. Trevor Bernsdorf had three hits and drove in two runs in the opener while Cody Bialik had a pair of bunt singles.
That helped winning pitcher Jared Poderzay, who overcame seven walks to pick up his third win of the summer.
Johnson notched his first win while dominating the second game, recording nine strikeouts. Riley Bernsdorf drove in three runs while Johnson had two hits and two runs batted in.
Ely is back in action at 7 p.m. Tuesday when it hosts Taconite, capping off a tripleheader at Veterans Memorial Field that starts with an Eveleth-Ely VFW twinbill at 3 p.m.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Ely takes care of Chisholm in five
A six-run outburst in the top of the second sent Ely Post 248 on its way on Thursday night. The American Legion baseball team won 11-1 at Chisholm, in five innings, to improve to 12-3 for the season.
Already leading 3-0 after one frame, Ely put the Eighth District Division II contest away by sending 10 batters to the plate in the top of the second, scoring six times with the aid of four walks and two errors.
That was more than enough cushion for winning pitcher Greg Helget, who tossed four innings of two-hit ball, with Wes Snyder coming on for a scoreless fifth.
At the plate, Riley Bernsdorf went two-for-three with three runs batted in while Nick Mathews had a run-scoring double and a sacrifice fly. Both Sean Fisher and Trevor Bernsdorf scored three runs.
Earlier, Ely's VFW baseball team opened the doubleheader with a 12-6 win over Chisholm. Louie Gerzin had three hits, Riley Bernsdorf scored four runs and Pat Huisman had two hits and two RBI. Bradley Roy picked up the pitching win as the VFW improved to 13-1.
Already leading 3-0 after one frame, Ely put the Eighth District Division II contest away by sending 10 batters to the plate in the top of the second, scoring six times with the aid of four walks and two errors.
That was more than enough cushion for winning pitcher Greg Helget, who tossed four innings of two-hit ball, with Wes Snyder coming on for a scoreless fifth.
At the plate, Riley Bernsdorf went two-for-three with three runs batted in while Nick Mathews had a run-scoring double and a sacrifice fly. Both Sean Fisher and Trevor Bernsdorf scored three runs.
Earlier, Ely's VFW baseball team opened the doubleheader with a 12-6 win over Chisholm. Louie Gerzin had three hits, Riley Bernsdorf scored four runs and Pat Huisman had two hits and two RBI. Bradley Roy picked up the pitching win as the VFW improved to 13-1.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Lineup, schedule set for Sir G's Midsummer Classic
One of the premiere American Legion baseball tournaments in Minnesota gets underway in just over a week in Ely: the 2012 Sir G's Midsummer Classic slated for July 13-15.
A loaded field includes a Sir G's-record 10 teams, split between two five-team divisions. Defending champion Duluth Lakeview will face stiff competition in its bid to repeat, facing host Ely (11-3), Wisconsin Division II powerhouse Viroqua (Wis.), Cloquet and Roseville East in the Red Divison.
On the other side of the draw in the Blue Division are Kenyon, Hermantown, West Duluth, Virginia and Deer River. The teams will play 20 games over three days, including 14 at Ely's historic Veterans Memorial Field.
2012 Sir G’s Pizza Legion Midsummer Classic
Friday July 13, Saturday July 14, Sunday July 15
at Ely and Soudan
Red Division Blue Division
Ely Virginia
Duluth Lakeview West Duluth
Cloquet Hermantown
Viroqua (Wis.) Kenyon
Roseville East Deer River
Friday at Ely
10:00 a.m. Hermantown vs. Virginia
12:30 p.m. Cloquet vs. Duluth Lakeview
3:00 p.m. Kenyon vs. Deer River
5:30 p.m. Viroqua vs. Duluth Lakeview
8:00 p.m. Ely vs. Roseville East
Friday at Soudan
3:30 Hermantown vs. West Duluth
6:00 West Duluth vs. Deer River
Saturday at Ely
9:30 a.m Cloquet vs. Roseville East
12 noon Ely vs. Lakeview
2:30 p.m. Virgnia vs. West Duluth
5:00 p.m. Kenyon vs. Hermantown
7:30 p.m. Ely vs. Viroqua
Saturday at Soudan
10:30 a.m. Kenyon vs. Virginia
1:00 p.m. Deer River vs. Hermantown
3:30 p.m. Viroqua vs. Cloquet
6:00 p.m. Lakeview vs. Roseville East
Sunday at Ely
9:30 a.m. Roseville East vs. Viroqua
12 noon West Duluth vs. Kenyon
2:30 p.m. Virginia vs. Deer River
5:00 p.m. Ely vs. Cloquet
Division champions will be determined by best overall record.
In case of tie, the following tiebreaker will be used:
1. Head-to-head; 2. Least runs allowed; 3. Most runs scored; 4. Coin flip
A loaded field includes a Sir G's-record 10 teams, split between two five-team divisions. Defending champion Duluth Lakeview will face stiff competition in its bid to repeat, facing host Ely (11-3), Wisconsin Division II powerhouse Viroqua (Wis.), Cloquet and Roseville East in the Red Divison.
On the other side of the draw in the Blue Division are Kenyon, Hermantown, West Duluth, Virginia and Deer River. The teams will play 20 games over three days, including 14 at Ely's historic Veterans Memorial Field.
2012 Sir G’s Pizza Legion Midsummer Classic
Friday July 13, Saturday July 14, Sunday July 15
at Ely and Soudan
Red Division Blue Division
Ely Virginia
Duluth Lakeview West Duluth
Cloquet Hermantown
Viroqua (Wis.) Kenyon
Roseville East Deer River
Friday at Ely
10:00 a.m. Hermantown vs. Virginia
12:30 p.m. Cloquet vs. Duluth Lakeview
3:00 p.m. Kenyon vs. Deer River
5:30 p.m. Viroqua vs. Duluth Lakeview
8:00 p.m. Ely vs. Roseville East
Friday at Soudan
3:30 Hermantown vs. West Duluth
6:00 West Duluth vs. Deer River
Saturday at Ely
9:30 a.m Cloquet vs. Roseville East
12 noon Ely vs. Lakeview
2:30 p.m. Virgnia vs. West Duluth
5:00 p.m. Kenyon vs. Hermantown
7:30 p.m. Ely vs. Viroqua
Saturday at Soudan
10:30 a.m. Kenyon vs. Virginia
1:00 p.m. Deer River vs. Hermantown
3:30 p.m. Viroqua vs. Cloquet
6:00 p.m. Lakeview vs. Roseville East
Sunday at Ely
9:30 a.m. Roseville East vs. Viroqua
12 noon West Duluth vs. Kenyon
2:30 p.m. Virginia vs. Deer River
5:00 p.m. Ely vs. Cloquet
Division champions will be determined by best overall record.
In case of tie, the following tiebreaker will be used:
1. Head-to-head; 2. Least runs allowed; 3. Most runs scored; 4. Coin flip
Monday, July 2, 2012
Ely blanks Moose Lake twice; Bernsdorf homers
Back-to-back shutouts by Jared Poderzay and Will Gustafson and Riley Bernsdorf's three-run home run were the highlights Monday night as Ely's American Legion baseball team won twice in easy fashion.
Post 248 improved to 11-3 on the summer with a 19-0, 10-0 sweep of overmatched Moose Lake. Both games ended in five innings.
In the opener, Ely erupted for seven runs in the bottom of the third and plated nine more runs in the fourth. Ely had 13 hits, by 12 different players. Trevor Bernsdorf went two-for-four with two runs scored, while Jory Johnson scored four times. Greg Helget drove in three runs.
Poderzay picked up his second pitching win while giving up three hits and recording three strikeouts.
Monday's second game belonged to Riley Bernsdorf, who had three hits in as many at bats, with a towering three-run homer to left in the bottom of the third. The sophomore-to-be finished with five runs batted in.
Gustafson improved to 3-0 on the mound and was in command, holding Moose Lake to three singles.
Ely is off until Thursday, when it visits Chisholm (6 p.m.).
Post 248 improved to 11-3 on the summer with a 19-0, 10-0 sweep of overmatched Moose Lake. Both games ended in five innings.
In the opener, Ely erupted for seven runs in the bottom of the third and plated nine more runs in the fourth. Ely had 13 hits, by 12 different players. Trevor Bernsdorf went two-for-four with two runs scored, while Jory Johnson scored four times. Greg Helget drove in three runs.
Poderzay picked up his second pitching win while giving up three hits and recording three strikeouts.
Monday's second game belonged to Riley Bernsdorf, who had three hits in as many at bats, with a towering three-run homer to left in the bottom of the third. The sophomore-to-be finished with five runs batted in.
Gustafson improved to 3-0 on the mound and was in command, holding Moose Lake to three singles.
Ely is off until Thursday, when it visits Chisholm (6 p.m.).
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