IN THE CLASS AAA BOYS’ BASEBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME EDEN PRAIRIE TOOK ON BURNSVILLE

In the boys’ state high school league’s Class AAA championship game, Eden Prairie took on Burnsville. The starting pitcher for Eden Prairie was Adam Bray. The starting pitcher for Burnsville was Jacob Threkeld.

Leading off for Eden Prairie was Brian Athey. Brian Athey hit the ball between the pitcher and catcher and he advanced to second base on an error. Tony Skjefte reached first base on an error. Brian Athey advanced to third base. Tyler Peterson got a double and a run scored. Blake Schmidt hit to deep center field. He was out but a run scored. Matt Halloran reached on a walk. Matt Lintner popped out to the second baseman. Tyler Ruemmle hit a single to the left fielder and a run scored. Ryan Bredermeier got hit by the pitch. David Belusky popped out to the third baseman in foul ground.

In the bottom of the first inning Jacob Threkeld flew out to center field. Justin Threkeld flew out to the centerfielder. Brandon Peterson flew out to the right field.

After the first inning the score was Eden Prairie 3 and Burnsville 0.

Leading off the second inning, Brian Athey walked. Tony Skjefete struck out. Tyler Peterson hit a bouncer to the left field. Blake Schmidt hit a long line drive to the centerfield fence and scored two runs. Matt Halloran reached first on a walk. Matt Lintner bounced to the shortstop and the shortstop stepped on second and threw out Matt Lintner at first base.

Matt Stemper led off the bottom of the second inning for Burnsville. Matt Stemper was thrown out at first base. Tom Sherman bounced it to the pitcher who threw him out at first base. Derek Johnson bounced out to the pitcher who threw it over to the first baseman for the final out of the inning.

After two innings the score was Eden Prairie 5 and Burnsville 0.

Tyler Ruemmle got a single and Ryan Bredemeier laid down a bunt and was thrown out at first base. David Belusky hit a bouncer to the second baseman and was thrown out at first base. Brian Athey was thrown out at first base.

In the bottom of the third inning Billy Vermeer lead off the inning Billy Vermer got a single. Brian Vanderwoude walked. Dan Motl laid down a bunt and was thrown out at first base. The runners advanced. Jacob Threlked hit a bouncer to second base and was thrown out at first base. Justin Threlked hit a bouncer to shortstop and a run scored. Brandon Peterson bounced out to the third baseman.

After three innings of play the score was Eden Prairie 5 and Burnsville 2.

In the top of the fourth inning Tony Skjefte flew out to the center fielder. Tyler Peterson flew out to the right fielder. Blake Schmit walked. Matt Halloran popped out to the left fielder in foul ball territory.

Matt Stemper lead off the bottom of the fourth inning with a ground out at first. Tom Sherman got a single. Derek Johnson popped out. Billy Bermeer struck out for the final out of the inning.

After four innings the score was Eden Prairie 5 and Burnsville 2.

Leading off the fifth inning Matt Linter walked. Tyler Ruemmle flew out to the center fielder. Ryan Bredemeier hit a ball to centerfield and for a double. David Belusky hit a single.

Burnsville’s lead runner was out at home plate. David Belusky scored second base. Brain Athey flew out to left field.

In the bottom of the fifth inning Brian Vanderwoude bounced out to the first baseman. Dan Motl popped out to the pitcher in foul grounds. Jacob Therlkeld hit a bouncer to the shortstop and was thrown out at first base.

In the top of the sixth inning Tony Skjefte lead off with a line drive to the centerfielder who made the out. Tyler Peterson bounced a two hopper to the shortstop and the bobbled it. Peterson reached first base on an error. Blake Schmit popped out to the right fielder for the second out of the inning. Tyler Peterson stole second base. Tyler Peterson reached third on a passed ball by the catcher. Matt Halloran lined a bouncer to right field and a run scored. Matt Linter walked. Tyler Ruemmle hit a bouncer to left field and a run scored. Ryan Bredemier flew out to deep right field.

In the bottom of the sixth inning Justin Threlkeld lead off with hit a blooper single to the center field. Brandon Peterson hit a long bomb to left field bleachers for a two run home run. Matt Stemper hit a blooper to the shortstop and was thrown out at first base. Tom Sherman hit a home run over the center field fence. Derek Johnson hit a chopper to third base and was thrown out. Billy Bermeer hit a single.

Connor Hildahl came in to pitch with two outs in the sixth inning for Eden Prairie.

Brain Vanderwoude hit a single. Vanderwoude He was thrown out at first base as he was trying to steal.

After six innings of play the score was Eden Prairie 7 and Burnsville 5.

Leading off the top of the seventh inning David Bulkley was thrown out at first base. Brian Athey reached first base on a walk. Tony Skjefte hit a blooper to the second baseman and reached first base. Tyler Peterson hit a blooper to the pitcher and was thrown out at first base. Blake Schmit hit a long fly ball and the second baseman caught the ball in mid centerfield.

Leading off the seventh inning Dan Motol Was called out of strikes. Jacob Threlkeld hit a fly ball to the centerfielder for the second out. Justin Threlkled hit a single down the left field line. Brandon Peterson hit a long fly ball to get the game.

Eden Prairie came away with the 7-5 victory over Burnsville.

After the game I was able to talk to Eden Prairie’s Brian Athey, Tony Skjefte, and the head Eden Praire coach Mike Halloran. I was also was able to talk to Burnsville’s Brandon Peterson who hit the first high school home run at Target Field.