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packerboy wrote:Tryouts start today.

We need more domes.

Which brings up another question where do some of the area teams practice when the weather is like this

Little Falls practices in the Exchange Arena arena. How bout other schools

ap4mvp wrote:

packerboy wrote:Tryouts start today.

We need more domes.

Which brings up another question where do some of the area teams practice when the weather is like this

Little Falls practices in the Exchange Arena arena. How bout other schools

Most scramble to rent time in the domes. Others just do what they can in the gym.

Is the Metrodome rented out?

We used to have a white netted batting cage in the gym, and we'd work infield in the gym against the white walls... it was a real treat on the eyes in both cases. We also had a wood formed pitchers' mound in there which was no picnic to throw off of either - it was roughly 3 feet high (well - maybe not, but it most certainly was not regulation). I was a both a pitcher and a catcher, and it was brutal behind the plate trying to block pitches coming out of a white wall, about 2 feet downhill and bouncing off the gym floor.

We need more domes.

post moved to Twins thread

Any chance the fields will be ready by Thursday 4/3? That's the Polars first game scheduled but the weather has been so cold and the snow probably has not melted yet.

GopherWild wrote:Any chance the fields will be ready by Thursday 4/3? That's the Polars first game scheduled but the weather has been so cold and the snow probably has not melted yet.

I doubt many will be ready - particularly McKnight. My recollection is that it held water pretty good in the outfield after a rain because of the trees behind the fence - no afternoon sun. I would imagine that would be worse in the case of ice and snow. I think it's supposed to snow more tomorrow isn't it? Damn winter.

Who knows...

We had a great early spring last year. This year looks like a disaster.

Highs for the next 2 days wont reach 40. The fields wont dry out even if the snow is gone.

The SEC starts play the week of April 7. Be lucky if things are ready by then. But we love it here.

It looks like we will have a great one month season of doubleheaders.

Man, this is brutal.

Has anybody been able to play a game?

packerboy wrote:It looks like we will have a great one month season of doubleheaders.

Man, this is brutal.

Has anybody been able to play a game?

Based on what Minnesota-Scores.net has, one game has been completed.

Pillager beat Verndale 3-0 on Thursday.

With 2 feet dumped on us over the weekend, and more predicted for the upcoming weekend, it doesn't appear as if GR will get outside unless they travel quite a bit. I know they played a scrimmage at Minnetonka on Fri, but I'm sure we'll be way behind schedule up here. Sucks as GR could be a legitamate contender this season. They'll probably end up cramming their season into 3 or 4 weeks which is pretty taxing on a young pitching staff. Not impressed with the weather this spring.

Yah, I saw that you guys got dumped on. Good for lake levels but sucks for baseball.

I understand when we have days like these in April but when its everyday...............

We Love It Here.

packerboy wrote:Good for lake levels...

And mosquitos.

I'm glad I dont live up Nort anymore!!!!

Polars finally played their first game. Lost to St. Thomas Academy 8-2. The Cadets might be pretty strong this season.

I see a lot of games got played. There was actually 3 hours of sun yesterday. The heat was oppressive.

Glad those clouds came back in to cool it off .

Its good to get some games in before it snows again.

GopherWild wrote:Polars finally played their first game. Lost to St. Thomas Academy 8-2. The Cadets might be pretty strong this season.

surprise, surprise

It's been crazy so far in the classic suburban. St. Thomas Academy beats North, Hill Murray beats St. Thomas Academy, North beats Hill Murray. Baseball can be a funny game sometimes.

nikebauerhockey21 wrote:
Look out for Brad Hand of Chaska. He's the best player in the state easily.


Tooting your own horn Brad?

No I'm not brad. Used to go to school with him and have seen him play a bunch of times. He's the real deal. Yes Loftus is very good as well. Good luck to both of them!

Finally some decent weather.

Lets play some ball.

packerboy wrote:Finally some decent weather.

Lets play some ball.

Way to go Mustangs!

Grand Rapids 12
Duluth Central 0

Final/5 innings

Wow...looks like Mounds View is off to a great start; 6-0. Good job.

justafan2 wrote:Wow...looks like Mounds View is off to a great start; 6-0. Good job.

Wow. That's quite a start. I'm glad they're not in the same section as the Polars anymore but those Mounds View kids play Legion ball for Tri-City Red. NSP can never seem to beat them and they always seem to win the district title.

Grand Rapids 3
Duluth East 0

Final

Grand Rapids 12
Hermantown 0

Final/6

Grand Rapids 4
Hermantown 2

Final

Rapids has out scored teams 31-2 in four games. Senior Gabe Wood (committed to MSU-Mankato) is 2-0. Sophomore threw a one hit shutout against Hermantown.

boblee wrote: Sophomore threw a one hit shutout against Hermantown.

Was that Skrbec?