2010 MSHSL BOYS’ BASEBALL CLASS A CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

The Minnesota state high school baseball championship took center stage at Target Field in downtown Minneapolis. This is the opening year for Target Field. Each of the three classes had their quarterfinal and semifinal game at ballparks across the state. Each of the championship games will take place at Target Field the home field of the Minnesota Twins.

In the Class A championship Sebeka took on Eden Valley Watkins.

The starting pitcher for Eden Valley Watkins was Tyler Geislinger. Sebeka’s Brenen Brockphahler led off the game with a walk. Paul Funk hit a bouncer to center field. Brenen Brockphahler reached third on an error by the center fielder. Alex Brockpahler flew out to the third baseman. John Kinnuen got a single and scored Brenen Brockphahler. Cody Pulju hit a double scoring Paul Funk. Taylor Pederson struck out swinging. Travis Titcomb bounced to shortstop then was thrown out at first base.

The starting pitcher for Sebeka was Alex Brockpaher. Leading off for Eden Valley Watkins was Kevin Kramer. He got a single. Dan Sargenet struck out swinging. Matt Geislinger hit a long fly ball to the outfield Kevin Kramer scored but Matt Geislinger was thrown out at second base. Tyler Geislinger struck out.

After one inning of play the score was Sebeka 2 and Eden Valley Watkins 1.

Reid Redetzke lead off the second inning for Sebeka. He was hit in the shoulder by the pitch and he reached first base. Reid Redetzke reached second on a stolen base. Ethan Huttunen struck out swinging. Reid Redetzke reached third base on a balk. Brenen Brockphahler walked. Paul Funk hit a single scoring Reid Redetzke. A run scored on a wild pitch. Alex Brockpahler stuck out. Josh Kinunen walked. A balk advanced the runners a base. Cody Pulju was thrown out at first base.

For Eden Valley Watkins Grant Warren hit a bouncer to third base and was thrown out at first base. Brendan Ashton bounced out short to first. Mitch Geislinger walked. Brandon Walz popped out to the right fielder.

After two innings of play the score was Sebeka 4 and Eden Valley Watkins 1.

Taylor Pederson was called out on strikes. Travis Titcomb hit a bouncer to shortstop and he was thrown out at first base. Reid Redetze flew out to center field.

In the bottom of the third inning Matt singled he advanced on a passed ball. Kevin Kramer hit a double and Ryan Tri got a hit. Kevin Kramer scored on the hit. Dan Sargent flew out to center field. Matt Geisleger flew out. Tyler Geisleger bounced out to the pitcher.

In the top of the fourth inning Ethan Huttunen struck out swinging. Brenen Brockphahler struck out. Paul Funk bounced out second to first base.

For Eden Valley Watkins leading off the bottom of the fourth inning was Grant Warren struck out. Brendan Ashton bounced to the pitcher and was thrown out at first base. Mitch Geislinger popped out to the second baseman.

After four innings of play the score was Sebeka 4 and Eden Valley Watkins 2.

In the top of the fifth Alex Brockphahler was thrown out at first base. Josh Kinnuuen was thrown out at first base. Cody Pulju walked. Taylor Pederson struck out.

In the bottom of the fifth inning Brandon Walz reached on a deep fly ball to left field. Ryan Tri hit a chopper to the left fielder. Kevin Kramer got a single and a run scored. Dan Sargent reached on a hit. Matt Geislinger hit a ball down the left field fence and a run scored. Tyler Geislinger hit a single to left field and scored a run. Grant Warren struck out swinging.

With five innings complete the score was Eden Valley Watkins 5 and Sebeka 4.

Travis Titcomb bounced out to first base. Reid Redetzke bounced out to the shortstop. Ethan Hutunen got an infield single. Brenen Brockphahler struck out swinging.

In the bottom of the fifth inning Brendan Ashton hit a single that bounced off the pitcher’s foot. Mitch Geislinger laid down a bunt and the runner advanced to third base. Brandon Walz got a single and a run scored. Brandon Walz stole second base. Ryan Tri reach first on an error. Ryan Kevin Karmer hit a single and a run scored. Kevin Karmer was thrown out on a stolen base.

Paul Funk led off the top of the seventh inning. Paul Funk had a single. Alex Brockphahler struck out. Josh Kinnuen was thrown out at first base.

Eden Valley Watkins came away the 7-4 victory over Sebeka. After the game I was able to talk to Eden Valley Watkins head coach Mike Tomsche, and players Ryan Tri and Matt Geislinger.