Former Twins manager Ron Gardenhire got a phone call from his boss during a press conference on Monday night after losing to the Twins, and you'll never believe what his ringtone is.
During the opening ceremonies, a trained bald eagle that was a part of the event made a detour and perched himself on Seattle Mariners pitcher James Paxton.
The Western 2017 Intermediate all star team from Duluth MN is on a quest to make it to the Little League World Series! A local Duluth Little League All-Star baseball team comprised of 12-year-olds are representing the state of Minnesota July 20th in the Regional Tournament in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The timing of the win the short turnaround mean they need fundraising help.
I took Sam to a Duluth Huskies baseball game, little did I know this would be a big night for him. We ate some food and then watched the beginning of the game from the area by the right field line. He kept saying to me, "Dad, wouldn't that be cool if they hit the ball to me and I caught it and got it signed by the whole team?" Little did he know what was in store for him.
While I thoroughly enjoy being at Target Field several times every summer, the home team isn't exactly playing an inspiring form of baseball as of yet. While I haven't given up hope, I do plan on checking out a couple St. Paul Saints games this summer because those are also a great time and I can save money with the Minnesota DNR.
In last night's game Brewers pitcher Jimmy Nelson took a line drive to the back of the head. St. Louis Cardinal player Thomas Pham connected with the pitch and sent the line drive back to Nelson. It's one of pitchers worst fears.
My daughter graduated from Hermantown High School and my husband is good friends with Kevin Folman's father, so when we heard he would be the starting pitcher for the Duluth Huskies we were ecstatic! He's always been athletic and we're excited to see where his sporting career takes him.