http://www.mankatofreepress.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:09:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_201010934.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_201010934.html Mankato VFW Post 950 opened postseason play with a pair of victories. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:07:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_201010718.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_201010718.html New Ulm Kaiserhoff struggled against the Austin A's Friday, falling 8-6 in the amateur baseball game. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:37:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_200013942.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_200013942.html It’s rarely happened this season, but Mankato MoonDogs‚ manager Jason Nell had to spend some extra time talking to his club following Thursday’s 6-1 Northwoods League loss to Thunder Bay at Franklin Rogers Park.
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:31:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_200013422.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_200013422.html The uniforms were old and didn’t match anyone else’s, but in order to help save a “dying sport,” nobody seemed to care.Thursday was Throwback Night at the Key City fastpitch softball league at Abbott Field in Lake Crystal under the guidance of organizer Bruce Walters.
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:50:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_199003300.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_199003300.html Josh Castanza wouldn’t admit he was nervous, but his manager Jason Nell was. The left-handed reliever came in to protect a one-run Mankato lead with two runners on and no outs in the ninth. Castanza shut the Thunder Bay batters down to give the MoonDogs a 4-3 win over the Border Cats.
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:40:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_199004249.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_199004249.html Chase Brown smacked the decisive two-run single and Geno Glynn set the side down in order in the ninth as Waseca squeaked out a 9-8 Southern Minny League victory over the Austin Greyhounds Wednesday in an amateur baseball game.
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:37:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_199003754.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_199003754.html Bill Melius tossed a four-hit shutout Wednesday, leading Winthrop to a 2-0 victory over Gaylord in a River Valley West amateur baseball playoff game.
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:17:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_198020742.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_198020742.html Minnesota's Justin Morneau scored the winning run in the 15th inning. He also scored the first run for the AL. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:31:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_198011556.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_198011556.html The puck was dropped and Joe Gustafson got his stick on the rubber first, drawing it away from the hockey player opposite him.
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:20:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_198012524.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_198012524.html The Mankato Junior Peppers softball team were fortunate that they had their bats going in the early innings Tuesday night.Coach Kim Merrick said her team lacked intensity late in the first game of a doubleheader against Sleepy Eye as it had to hold off a late rally for an 8-6 victory. The Peppers won the second game 4-3 at Thomas Field.
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:21:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_197012102.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_197012102.html Eagle Lake Post 617 had chances through six innings to take the lead, but it was Worthington who broke open the game in the seventh. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:15:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_197011457.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_197011457.html The Mankato Storm made sure longtime Mankato-area soccer player Emily Stenzel went out with a bang in her final competitive soccer match. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:10:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_197011018.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_197011018.html After a slow start, Mankato Post 11 pitcher Michael Kiefer found the zone, leading Post 11 to a shutout victory. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:22:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_196001922.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_196001922.html he Rochester Royals ended their Southern Minny League game against the Mankato Twins in impressive fashion Sunday as No. 9 hitter Jake Duda belted a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the ninth for a 10-6 amateur baseball victory.
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:03:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_196000627.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_196000627.html When it comes to the annual Loren Krugel Golf Invitational, Mankato native J.B. Lloyd will be the first to admit he has a home-field advantage. For the third time in seven years, Lloyd won the Loren Krugel championship held Saturday and Sunday at the Mankato Golf Club.