K-Heart Sports – 08/02/23
RHP Joe Ryan (9-7, 4.06) will start the second game of the three-game series tonight. Ryan will be facing the Cardinals for the first time in his career. He is 5-8 with a 5.40 ERA when facing a team for the initial time. St. Louis announced after the game that RHP Dakota Hudson (1-0, 4.19) will make his second start of the season.
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K-Heart Sports – 08/01/23
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K-Heart Sports – 07/31/23
RHP Pablo Lopez (5-6) will start the first of three games at St. Louis on Tuesday for the Twins.
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K-Heart Sports – 07/28/23
Class AA State Tournament – Dickinson (July 24-29)
#3 West Fargo Patriots def. #2 Minot Vistas, 8-4 (8)
#1 Fargo Post 2 def. #4 Bismarck Governors, 6-0
Loser Out
#9 Williston Keybirds def. #2 Minot Vistas, 7-6
#4 Bismarck Governors def. #6 Mandan Chiefs, 11-1
#1 Fargo Post 2 vs #3 West Fargo Patriots, 12 pm MT
Loser Out
#4 Bismarck Governors vs #9 Williston Keybirds, 3 pm MT
Semifinal
Post 2/WF loser vs Bismarck/Williston winner, 6 pm MT
Class B State Tournament – Carrington (July 26-30)
New Rockford def. Hazen, 7-6
Carrington def. Burlington, 9-5
Second Round
Thompson def. Cando, 7-5 (8)
LaMoure def. Langdon, 13-2
Langdon vs New Rockford, 10 am
Cando vs Carrington, 12:30 pm
Semifinal
Thompson vs LaMoure, 3 pm
Loser Out
Langdon/New Rockford winner vs Cando/Carrington winner, 5:30 pm
Class A State Tournament – Kindred (July 26-30)
Wahpeton Post 20 vs. Watford City Walleyes, 11:00 am
Bismarck Senators vs. West Fargo Vets, 1:30 pm
Casselton Haymakers vs. Bismarck Capitals, 4 pm
Dickinson Volunteers vs. Kindred Post 117, 7 pm
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K-Heart Sports – 07/27/23
Class AA State Tournament – Dickinson (July 24-29)
#6 Mandan Chiefs def. #8 Dickinson Roughriders, 10-0
#5 Jamestown Eagles def. #10 Grand Forks Royals, 3-1
#6 Mandan Chiefs def. #7 Fargo Post 400, 14-1
#9 Williston Keybirds def. #5 Jamestown Eagles, 14-4
#2 Minot Vistas vs #3 West Fargo Patriots, 10 am MT
#1 Fargo Post 2 vs #4 Bismarck Governors, 1 pm MT
Loser Out
#9 Williston Keybirds vs Minot/WF loser, 4 pm MT
#6 Mandan Chiefs vs Post 2/Bismarck loser, 7 pm MT
Class B State Tournament – Carrington (July 26-30)
Thompson def. Hazen, 5-4
Cando def. New Rockford, 2-1
Langdon def. Burlington, 10-0 (5)
LaMoure def. Carrington, 10-5
Hazen vs New Rockford, 10 am
Burlington vs Carrington, 12:30 pm
Second Round
Thompson vs Cando, 3 pm
Langdon vs LaMoure, 5:30 pm
After flying out Wednesday evening, Minnesota will spend an off day in Kansas City before six games in seven days in Missouri. RHP Sonny Gray (4-4, 3.15 ERA) is expected to start for the Twins Friday against Royals RHP Brady Singer (6-8, 5.55 ERA).
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins acquired Dylan Floro from the Miami Marlins in exchange for Jorge López on Wednesday in a swap of struggling right-handed relievers on contending teams. Floro is an eight-year big league veteran with a career 3.32 ERA, but the 32-year-old is 3-5 with a 4.54 ERA and seven saves this season. Floro was a regular out of the bullpen for the 2020 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. López was an All-Star in 2022 with Baltimore before being traded to Minnesota at the August trade deadine. The Twins traded minor league pitchers Cade Povich, Yennier Cano, Juan Nuñez and Juan Rojas to Baltimore for López. López went 3-2 with a 5.09 ERA in 37 relief appearances for the Twins this season. He returned from the 15-day injured list earlier this month after stepping away to address his mental health. The Twins are 54-50 and lead the AL Central by two games over Cleveland. Miami is 55-48 and in a tight race for one of the NL’s three wild-card spots.
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K-Heart Sports – 07/26/23
MINOT, ND – Minot led by 6 runs after 4 innings and then held on to win their first game at the Class AA State Legion Baseball Tournament. The Vistas next play West Fargo in the winners bracket on Thursday.
Class AA State Tournament – Dickinson (July 24-29)
#3 West Fargo Patriots def. #6 Mandan Chiefs, 8-1
#4 Bismarck Governors def. #5 Jamestown Eagles, 6-5
#2 Minot Vistas def. #7 Fargo Post 400, 8-7
#1 Fargo Post 2 def. #9 Williston Keybirds, 8-0
#6 Mandan Chiefs vs #8 Dickinson Roughriders, 10 am MT
#5 Jamestown Eagles vs #10 Grand Forks Royals, 1 pm MT
#7 Fargo Post 400 vs Mandan/Dickinson winner, 4 pm MT
#9 Williston Keybirds vs Jamestown/GF winner, 7 pm MT
Class B State Tournament – Carrington (July 26-30)
Thompson vs. Hazen, 10 am
Cando vs. New Rockford, 12:30 pm
Langdon vs. Burlington, 3 pm
LaMoure vs. Carrington, 6 pm
Bryce Miller (6-3, 3.50 ERA) will start the series finale this afternoon for Seattle. Minnesota counters with Joe Ryan (9-6, 3.88). Miller allowed one run in 5 1/3 innings in his last start against Toronto. Ryan earned the win against the Chicago White Sox in his last start, giving up four runs in six innings.
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K-Heart Sports – 07/25/23
Class AA State Tournament – Dickinson (July 24-29)
#7 Fargo Post 400 def. #10 Grand Forks Royals, 10-5
#9 Williston Keybirds def. #8 Dickinson Roughriders, 5-3 (8)
#3 West Fargo Patriots vs. #6 Mandan Chiefs, 10 am MT
#4 Bismarck Governors vs. #5 Jamestown Eagles, 1 pm MT
#2 Minot Vistas vs. #7 Fargo Post 400, 4 pm MT
#1 Fargo Post 2 vs. #9 Williston Keybirds, 7 pm MT
RHP George Kirby (9-8, 3.23 ERA) starts for Seattle on Tuesday, while RHP Pablo López (5-6, 4.22) is scheduled for Minnesota. Kirby pitched seven scoreless innings and tied his career high with 10 strikeouts against the Twins last week. López took the loss in the same game, giving up two runs in five innings.
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K-Heart Sports – 07/24/23
#7 Fargo Post 400 vs. #10 Grand Forks Royals, 4 pm MT
#8 Dickinson Roughriders vs. #9 Williston Keybirds, 7 pm MT
Second Round – Tues
#3 West Fargo Patriots vs. #6 Mandan Chiefs, 10 am MT
#4 Bismarck Governors vs. #5 Jamestown Eagles, 1 pm MT
#2 Minot Vistas vs. Post 400/Grand Forks winner, 4 pm MT
#1 Fargo Post 2 vs. Dickinson/Williston winner, 7 pm MT
Thompson vs. Hazen, 10 am
Cando vs. New Rockford, 12:30 pm
Langdon vs. Burlington, 3 pm
LaMoure vs. Carrington, 6 pm
Wahpeton Post 20 vs. Watford City Walleyes, 11:00 am
Bismarck Senators vs. West Fargo Vets, 1:30 pm
Casselton Haymakers vs. Bismarck Capitals, 4 pm
Dickinson Volunteers vs. Kindred Post 117, 7 pm
RHP Kenta Maeda (2-5, 5.10 ERA) starts today, beginning a three-game series against Seattle. RHP Luis Castillo (6-7, 3.04 ERA) takes the mound for the Mariners.
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K-Heart Sports – 07/23/23
Class A
#6 Watford City Walleye def. #5 Mandan A’s, 12-5
#4 Bismarck Capitals def. #3 Bismarck Reps, 12-4
Championship
#2 Dickinson Volunteers def. #1 Bismarck Senators, 6-5
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K-Heart Sports – 07/21/23
Class A
#1 Bismarck Senators def. #8 Williston Oilers, 5-3
#5 Mandan A’s def. #4 Bismarck Capitals, 8-7
#2 Dickinson Volunteers def. #10 Beulah Cyclones, 12-9
#3 Bismarck Reps def. #6 Watford City Walleye, 10-0
#6 Watford City Walleye vs #10 Beulah Cyclones, 11 am
#4 Bismarck Capitals vs #8 Williston Oilers, 1:30 pm
Semifinal
#1 Bismarck Senators vs #5 Mandan A’s, 4 pm
#2 Dickinson Volunteers vs #3 Bismarck Reps, 6:30 pm
Class B
Championship
#3 Renville County def. #1 Burlington, 23-4
2nd Championship
#1 Burlington def. #3 Renville County, 8-4
Championship
#1 Cando def. #4 Rugby,7-3
Ben Rosengard, SS: .301 Batting Average this season
Jackson Beaman, OF: 10 Home Runs this season (T-1st in the Northwoods League)
Jack Herring, OF: .355 Batting Average this season
Brad Helton, RHP: 30 Strikeouts this season
RHP Joe Ryan (8-6, 3.77 ERA) gets the start as Minnesota begins a series at home against the Chicago White Sox and Lance Lynn (6-8, 6.06 ERA) tonight. Ryan threw 5 1/3 innings and got a no-decision in his last start against Oakland.
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K-Heart Sports – 07/20/23
Minot Vistas def. Bismarck Governors, 4-1
Minot Vistas def. Bismarck Governors, 2-0
West Region Tournament Play In
Williston Oilers def. Minot Metros, 14-8
Beulah Cyclones def. Jamestown Blues, 2-1
Loser Out
#2 Surrey def. #4 Kenmare, 7-1
Semifinal
#1 Burlington def. #3 Renville County, 9-5
#3 Renville County def. #2 Surrey, 6-4
Championship
#1 Burlington vs #3 Renville County, 1 pm
(if RC wins, a 2nd championship follows at 3:30 pm)
#1 Cando def. #6 Rolla, 6-5 (8)
Loser Out
#4 Rugby def. #2 Bottineau, 5-0
Semifinal
#4 Rugby def. #6 Rolla, 7-2
#1 Cando vs #4 Rugby, 4 pm
(if Rugby wins, a 2nd champion follows by 30 minutes)
RHP Pablo López (5-5, 4.24 ERA) was set to pitch this afternoon for Minnesota against RHP George Kirby (8-8, 3.43 ERA) in the series finale.
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K-Heart Sports – 07/19/23
Mandan Chiefs def. Williston Keybirds, 6-0
Mandan Chiefs def. Williston Keybirds, 5-2
Bismarck Governors def. Dickinson Roughriders, 11-8
#2 Washburn def. #5 Belfield, 6-4
Championship
#1 Hazen def. #2 Washburn, 3-1
#6 Ray def. #7 Tioga, 5-1
Second Round
#3 Renville County def. #2 Surrey, 9-4
Loser Out
#4 Kenmare def. #6 Ray, 18-8
#2 Surrey def. #5 Crosby, 17-0
#2 Surrey vs #4 Kenmare, 11 am
Semifiinal
#1 Burlington vs #3 Renville County, 1:30 pm
Surrey/Kenmare winner vs Burlington/RC loser, 4 pm
#1 Cando def. #4 Rugby, 6-3
#6 Rolla def. #2 Bottineau, 5-2
Loser Out
#4 Rugby def. #3 Velva, 5-0
#2 Bottineau def. #5 Devils Lake, 7-5
#1 Cando vs #6 Rolla, 12 pm
Loser Out
#2 Bottineau vs #4 Rugby, 2 pm
Semifinal
Cando/Rolla loser vs Bottineau/Rugby winner, 4 pm
Minnesota RHP Kenta Maeda (2-5, 5.50 ERA) faces Seattle RHP Luis Castillo (6-7, 2.96) tonight.
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K-Heart Sports – 07/18/23
Bismarck Governors def. Williston Keybirds, 5-4
Bismarck Governors def. Williston Keybirds, 8-0
Fargo Post 2 def. Dickinson Roughriders, 5-3
#3 Hettinger def. #4 Garrison, 12-6
#5 Belfield def. #6 Bismarck Scarlets, 14-5
Semifinal
#1 Hazen def. #2 Washburn, 3-2
Loser Out
#5 Belfield def. #3 Hettinger, 3-2
#2 Washburn vs #5 Belfield, 12 pm
Championship
#1 Hazen vs Washburn/Belfield winner, 3 pm (if Hazen loses, a 2nd championship is Wednesday at 3 pm)
#4 Kenmare def. #5 Crosby, 11-3
#2 Surrey def. #7 Tioga, 16-0
#3 Renville County def. #6 Ray, 14-4
Second Round
#1 Burlington def. #4 Kenmare, 10-0
#6 Ray vs #7 Tioga, 10 am
Second Round
#2 Surrey vs #3 Renville County, 12:30 pm
Loser Out
#4 Kenmare vs Ray/Tioga winner, 3 pm
#5 Crosby vs Surrey/RC loser, 5:30 pm
#4 Rugby def. #5 Devils Lake, 14-4
#2 Bottineau def. #7 Harvey, 12-1
#6 Rolla def. #3 Velva, 11-1
Loser Out
#3 Velva def. #7 Harvey, 11-1
#1 Cando vs #4 Rugby, 11 am
#2 Bottineau vs #6 Rolla, 1 pm
Loser Out
#3 Velva vs Cando/Rugby loser, 3 pm
#5 Devils Lake vs Bottineau/Rolla
Twins: RHP Bailey Ober (5-4, 2.61 ERA) has pitched at least six innings and allowed three earned runs or fewer in his past five starts. In his last two, Ober has allowed one earned run in 13 innings with 13 strikeouts.
Mariners: Rookie RHP Bryan Woo (1-1, 3.63) makes his first start after the All-Star break. Woo threw six innings in each of his final two starts before the break and allowed a total of three earned runs.
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K-Heart Sports – 07/17/23
Bottineau Crush def. Williston Boom, 6-3
Diamond Academy def. Jamestown Outlaws (Blue), 15-13
Hillsboro 12U def. Dickinson Diamond 12U Orange, 15-12
Dickinson Diamonds 12U White def. West Fargo United 12U, 17-0
Jamestown Outlaws def. West Fargo United 14U, 8-2
Diamond Academy def. Minot Storm 14U Blue, 8-0
Diamond Academy def Dickinson Diamonds 16U, 8-1
Baseload Power def. May-Port-CG Patriots, 8-5
River City Wolfpack def. West Fargo United 18U, 6-5
RHP Sonny Gray (4-3, 2.89 ERA) faces the Mariners in Seattle tonight, six days after pitching there in the All-Star Game. Gray has five wins in 14 career starts against the Mariners.
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K-Heart Sports – 07/14/23
Bismarck Reps def. Minot Metros, 4-3
Minot Metros def. Bismarck Reps, 7-6
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K-Heart Sports – 07/13/23
MINOT, ND – For the second day in a row, the Minot Vistas scored a walk-off win as they scored four runs in the bottom of the 7th inning to take game one of their doubleheaders.
Minot Vistas def. Fargo Post 400, 6-5
Fargo Post 400 def. Minot Vistas, 4-1
Bismarck Governors def. Grand Forks Royals, 6-4
Bismarck Reps def. Jamestown, 10-0
Bismarck Reps def. Jamestown, 11-0
Surrey def. Crosby, 15-4
Surrey def. Crosby, 10-1
Hazen def. Hettinger, 10-0
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K-Heart Sports – 07/12/23
MINOT, ND – The 47th Annual Lions All-Star Basketball series finished last night at Fargo Davies High School. The Class A girls earned a split of this year’s series with a 97-88 overtime win. Bergan Kinnebrew of Bismarck Century led the way scoring 27 points while Mirily Simon of West Fargo added 24. The Class B All-Stars were led by Westhope-Newburg’s Ellie Braaten with 20 points. The Class B boys also earned a split with a 107-100 win last night. Carson Yale of Des Lacs-Burlington led the scoring with 16 points, while Tyson Enget of Powers Lake and Ayden Stainbrook of North Border each added 13. The Class was led by Connor Kraft of Fargo Shanley and Zach Kraft of Grand Forks Red River with 16 points a piece. Minot’s Darik Dissette at 15. The format next year will most likely change with North Dakota moving to a 3-class basketball system.
Minot Vistas def. Jamestown Eagles, 3-2 (9)
Jamestown Eagles def. Minot Vistas, 3-2 (8)
Beulah def. Minot Metros, 8-3
Hazen def. Bismarck Capitals, 9-5
Hazen def. Bismarck Capitals, 5-3
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K-Heart Sports – 07/11/23
MINOT, ND – The 2023 Lions All-Star Basketball series began last night at Bismarck High. The girls were up first and Class B wins for the third straight time over Class A, 85-77. Rylen Burgess of Cavalier led the way for Class B with 14 points, including four made 3’s. Ellie Braaten of Westhope-Newburg and Mykell Heidlebaugh of Rugby each tallied 13 points. Braaten made four 3’s and Heidlebaugh mad three. Bergen Kinnebrew of Bismarck Century scored a game-high 22 points for Class A.
Minot Vistas def. Williston Keybirds, 11-9
Minot Vistas def. Wllisston Keybirds, 8-1
Fargo Post 400 def. Minot Metros, 10-9
Fargo Post 400 def. Minot Metros, 10-4
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K-Heart Sports – 07/10/23
MINOT, ND – The Burlington Bulldogs played in the Legion Baseball Tournament in Williston this weekend. In yesterday’s semifinal Braden Nelson had 10 strikeouts as Burlington defeats Froid MT, 2-0. In the championship, the Bulldogs surrendered 8 runs in the 5th inning as the Williston Oilers won 12-4. Jake Schaefer took the loss pitching 4 2/3 inning and surrendering 11 runs (7 earned) on 12 hits with no walks and 2 strikeouts.
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K-Heart Sports – 07/08/23
MINOT, ND – The Minot Hot Tots scored their first series win last night defeating the Minnesota Mud Puppies 9-4, sweeping the two games at Corbett Field. Trevyn Badger (1-4) gets his first win on the year as he pitches 6 shutout innings, giving up only 2 hits, striking out 7 and giving up 4 walks. Isaac Roers (0-2) takes the loss as he was pulled after 3 1/3 innings, surrendering 9 runs (6 earned) on 10 hits with 2 walks and 2 strikeouts. Damone Hale got the scoring started for the Hot Tots with a 2-run homer to right field in the 2nd inning. The Tots would add 2 more in the 3rd and 5 in the 4th inning. Minot will try to extend the winning streak as they host the La Crosse Loggers tonight in the first of two games at Corbett Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 pm
Burlington def. Froid MT, 13-3
Burlington def. Froid MT, 5-2
Hazen def. Garrison, 18-5
RHP Tyler Wells (6-4, 3.19 ERA) starts this afternoon for the Orioles. He was drafted by the Twins in the 15th round in 2016 and selected by the Orioles in the Rule 5 major league draft in 2020. RHP Sonny Gray (4-2, 2.50 ERA), the Twins lone All-Star, takes the mound for the matinee.
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K-Heart Sports – 07/07/23
MINOT, ND – The Minot Hot Tots scored a 8-5 win at Corbett Field last night against the Minnesota Mud Puppies. Jack Smith gets the win pitching 5 innings and giving up 4 rums (3 earned) on 3 hits with 4 walks and 4 strikeouts. Saul Soto gets the save by pitching the final inning and 2/3. Jacob Mrosko takes the loss for Minnesota as he gives up 7 earned runs in 2 2/3 innings on 8 hits with 2 walks surrendered and 5 strikeouts. The Hot Tots go for the sweep of the two-game series tonight at 7:05 pm at Corbett Field.
Dickinson Roughriders def Grand Forks Royals, 6-4
Dickinson Roughriders def. Grand Forks Royals, 7-2
Hazen def. Washburn, 6-2
Hazen def. Washburn, 13-3
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K-Heart Sports – 07/06/23
MINOT, ND – In Class B Legion Baseball, Renville County defeated Velva 9-2. Kellan Henry pitched a complete game giving up the 2 runs, none earned, on 5 hits, with 3 walks and 11 strikeouts. Lance Selzler takes the loss for Velva after pitching 4 2/3 innings and allowing 2 runs (1 earned) on 3 hits, with 5 walks and 5 strikeouts. Each team scored 2 runs in the 5th inning. Renville County added 2 more in the sixth and then 5 in the 7th to secure the win. Renville County improves to 11-4 on the season.
MINOT HOT TOTS
After an off day, RHP Bailey Ober (5-4, 2.70 ERA) takes the mound Friday night to start a three-game series against Baltimore. LHP Cole Irvin (1-3, 6.32 ERA) pitches for the Orioles.
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K-Heart Sports – 06/28/23
MINOT, ND – The Bismarck Larks hold the upper hand in the Dakota Dustup rivalry. The Larks scored three times in the the top of the first inning and never looked back, defeating the Minot Hot Tots 10-4 last night at Corbett field here in Minot. Bismarck scores 10 runs on 11 hits, while Minot’s 4 runs came on 7 hits. Bismarck has won all four games against the Hot Tots this season. Carter Rost (2-1) gets the win for the Larks pitching 6 innings and surrendering 2 runs (both earned) on 4 hits with no walks and 7 strikeouts. Trevyn Badger (0-4) takes the loss for Minot giving up 8 runs (all earned) on 8 hits, with 2 walks and 6 strikeouts over 4 innings of work. Minot drops to 5-21 while Bismarck improves to 13-15. The Tots begin a two-game home series against the Mankato Moondogs tonight at 6:35 pm.
Bismarck Governors def. Mandan Chiefs, 11-3
Bismarck Senators def. Mandan A’s, 3-2
Bismarck Reps def. Williston Oilers, 8-5
Watford City Walleye def. Bismarck Capitals, 8-6
Cando def. Velva, 3-1
Cando def. Velva, 8-3
Hazen def. Belfield-South Heart, 10-0
The Braves will recall LHP Kolby Allard to face RHP Kenta Maeda (1-4, 6.86) in today’s final game of the series. Allard will be making his first start in the majors since starting 17 games for Texas in 2021. Allard has a 2.70 ERA in two starts for Triple-A Gwinnett this season.
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K-Heart Sports – 06/27/23
MINOT, ND – The Dakota Dustup rivalry between the Minot Hot Tots and Bismarck Larks resumed last night in Bismarck. The Larks scored one in the third inning, added four in the fourth, and one more in the sixth as they won 6-1. The Hot Tots only run came in the seventh inning. Bismarck scored their six runs on 12 hits. Minot tallied 6 hits. Rawley Hector takes the loss pitchinig 4 innings and giving up 5 runs (all earned) on 8 hits, walking none and striking out 7. Jonny Lowe gets the win for Bismarck as he goes 6 innings giving up no runs on 4 hits, walked 5 and struck out 8. The Larks improve to 12-15 on the year while the Hot Tots fall to 5-20. The two teams play again tonight moving to Corbett Field here in Minot. First pitch scheduled for 6:35 pm. Bismarck has won all three meetings with the Hot Tots this year.
Class AA
Mandan Chiefs def. Dickinson Roughriders, 8-5
Mandan Chiefs def. Dickinson Roughriders, 7-3
Minot Metros def. Crosby (Class B), 7-6
Williston Oilers def. Mandan A’s, 16-7
Burlington def. Surrey, 2-1
Braves RHP Bryce Elder (5-1, 2.40) starts tonight against Twins RHP Joe Ryan (8-4, 2.98).
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K-Heart Sports – 06/23/23
MINOT, ND – The North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association have named their year end award winners in high school sports.
HIGH SCHOOL FEMALE ATHLETE – Kelsie Belquist, New Rockford-Sheyenne
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS COACH – Kent Ripplinger, Grand Forks Red River basketball
HIGH SCHOOL MALE TEAM – Thompson baseball
HIGH SCHOOL MALE COACH – Travis Hoeg, Fargo North basketball
Class AA
Mandan Chiefs def. Jamestown, 6-4
Dickinson Roughriders def. Linton, 11-0
Minot Vistaas def. Gershoff Auto, 14-0 (5)
Garrison def. Hazen, 15-11
Hazen def. Garrison, 3-2
A nine-game trip begins today at Detroit. Twins RHP Kenta Maeda (0-4, 9.00) is expected to be activated from the 15-day IL after recovering from a right triceps strain that has sidelined him since April 27. LHP Joey Wentz (1-7, 6.82) is to start for Detroit.
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K-Heart Sports – 06/22/23
K-HEART SPORTS – THURSDAY – 06/22/23
MINOT, ND – The North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association have named their year end award winners in college sports.
COLLEGE MALE TEAM – University of Jamestown basketball
The Jimmies finished 27-7 overall and made the NAIA Round of 16 at the national tournament before losing to Indiana Institute of Technology in Kansas City. They were GPAC regular-season champs and runner-up in the GPAC Tournament. The Jimmies tallied the 4th most wins all-time in program history in a season and finished #11 in the NAIA Coaches Poll.
Other finalists: Mayville State basketball / North Dakota State College of Science football
COLLEGE MALE ATHLETE – Cody Mauch, NDSU football
The Hankinson, ND native was drafted by the Tampa Bay Bucs in the 2nd round, 48th overall. Mauch started all 15 games at left tackle for a 12-3 Bison team that advanced to the NCAA Division I FCS championship game for the 10th time in 12 years. Mauch recieved several honors including All-America first team by AP, Stats Perform, AFCA, FCS Athletic Directors Association, HERO Sports, Athlon Sports and Phil Steele
Other finalists: Mason Walters, University of Jamestown basketball / Grant Nelson, NDSU basketball
COLLEGE MALE COACH – Brandon McGruder, Mayville State University basketball
McGruder was promoted to interm head coach midway through the season. With McGruder at the helm during the 2022-23 season, the Mayville State men’s basketball team became the North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) conference champions with a record of 12-2 in the conference and a 25-6 win-loss record overall. The Comets won the conference tournament, which gave them an automatic bid into national tournament play. McGruder was named the NSAA Coach of the Year for 2022-23.
Other finalists: Jamison Dietrich, Bismarck State track & field / Eric Issendorf, North Dakota State College of Science football
COLLEGE FEMALE TEAM – University of Jamestown volleyball
The second-ranked Jimmies capped off a season for the ages, defeating No. 4 Corban (Ore.) in five sets to win the 2022 NAIA Women’s Volleyball National Championship. Founded in 1883, the University of Jamestown began sponsoring intercollegiate athletics not long after the turn of the century. In the 120-plus years that followed Jimmie teams had amassed numerous conference, postseason, and regional championships, but never a national title.
Other finalists: North Dakota State College of Science softball / Bismarck State volleyball
COLLEGE FEMALE ATHLETE – Kaitlyn McColly, Dickinson State track & field
The sophomore became the first athlete in Dickinson State history to bring home a national championship in the Women’s Heptathlon after she won the event at the NAIA National Outdoor Championships in Marion, Ind. She won the title with 4,922 points which was 92 point more than 2nd place. Of the 8 events, McColly was top 8 in 7 of them. She was 1st in the 100-hurdles, 3rd in Long Jump & 800, 6th in High Jump, 7th in 200 and 8th in Javelin. 13th in Shot Put. McColly was named the Midwest Region Women’s Field Athlete of the Year by the US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
Other finalists: Kalli Hegerle, University of Jamestown volleyball / Anna Holen, University of Jamestown volleyball
COLLEGE FEMALE COACH – Jon Hegerly, University of Jamestown volleyball
In his 14th year at the helm of the Jimmie volleyball program, Hegerly led them to their first NAIA National championship. In 2022, in what was to be a “rebuilding year,” the Jimmies exceeded all expectations advancing to their 4th straight NAIA Semifinal en route to the programs first ever NAIA National Title. Hegerly has compiled an impressive 372-116 (.776) record as head of the Jimmies.
Other finalists: Mike Oehlke, North Dakota State College of Science softall / Kyle Kuether, Bismarck State volleyball
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MINOT, ND – Scores from Wednesday:
American Legion Baseball
Class B
Velva def Harvey, 14-2
Velva def. Havey, 8-7
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HOT TOTS-STINGERS
MINOT, ND – The Minot Hot Tots completed their four-game home series against Willmar last night at Corbett Field. The Tots led 3-2 entering the 9th inning, but the Stingers scored twice in the 9th and go on to win 4-3. The Stinger win the series and improve to 18-4 on the year. Minot drops to 5-17. The Hot Tots rivalry with Bismarck kicks in starting today as they teams play the first of four games. Games against the Larks tonight and Monday are in Bismarck, while games on Friday and Tuesday are here in Minot.
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TWINS-RED SOX
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Farmer hit a game-winning single that scored automatic runner Willi Castro from third base and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 in 10 innings on Wednesday night. Farmer’s line drive fell in front of Jarren Duran, who was playing shallow in center field, scoring Castro and snapping Minnesota’s three-game losing streak. Michael A Taylor dropped a sacrifice bunt that moved Castro to third base, setting up the potential winning run. Max Kepler homered for the second straight game for the Twins and added an RBI single. Minnesota had lost five of its last six games. Reliever Jovani Moran (1-2) earned the win for the Twins, stranding Boston’s automatic runner at second. He intentionally walked pinch hitter Adam Duvall, and struck out two in the inning. Kaleb Ort (1-1) took the loss for the Red Sox, who had their six-game winning streak halted.
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RHP Joe Ryan (7-4, 3.30 ERA) starts today for Minnesota in the finale of the four-game series. The Red Sox are expected to recall LHP Brandon Walter from Triple-A, but Cora said after the game that Justin Garza will serve as an opener. The 26-year old Walter would be making his Major League debut.
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K-Heart Sports – 06/21/23
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K-Heart Sports – 06/20/23
MINOT, ND – The North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association has named their Special Achievement Award winners. It is the Association’s highest honor. Nominees must receive at least 75% approval in voting by NSAPSSA members.
Class AA
Minot Vistas def. West Fargo, 6-2
Williston Keybirds def. Mandan Chiefs, 2-1
RHP Bailey Ober (4-3, 2.65 ERA) is scheduled to start today for Minnesota, with Boston countering with RHP Kutter Crawford (1-3, 4.20).
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K-Heart Sports – 06/16/23
MINOT, ND – One of the top football prospects in North Dakota is staying home to play football in college. Bishop Ryan offensive tackle Coy Okeson announced on social media that he has committed to North Dakota State. The 6’5, 275lb Okeson chose the Bison over FBS schools like Nebraska and Wyoming. He is the fourth in-state recruit to commit to the Bison classs of 2024 joining Isiah St. Romain of Williston, Nate Tastad of Rolette and Peder Haugo of Fargo.
Class AA
Minot Vistas def. Bismarck Governors, 9-3
Fargo Post 2 def. Mandan Chiefs, 6-3
RHP Joe Ryan (7-3) is set to start for Minnesota against Detroit tonight. He’s coming off a no-decision in Toronto, when he gave up three earned runs over six innings. Detroit hasn’t announced a starter, though Hinch confirmed after the game that Friday would be a bullpen game for the Tigers staff.
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K-Heart Sports – 06/15/23
MINOT, ND (MINOTAUROSHOCKEY.COM) – The Minot Minotauros added 10 new faces to the organization during the 2023 NAHL Draft on Wednesday. Tauros Head Coach/General Manager Cody Campbell opted to target experience with six of the selections being 2003 birth years and just one year of eligibility. By virtue of their 31-27-2 record last season the Tauros owned the 16th of 32 slots in each round.
Minot Vistas def Mandan Chiefs, 10-0
Minot Vistas def. Mandan Chiefs, 7-4
Fargo Post 2 def. Bismarck Governors, 7-6
Baldelli expects CF Byron Buxton back from a rib contusion “in a day or two.” The Twins placed Buxton on the 10-day injured list June 6. The prognosis isn’t as positive for INF Jorge Polanco, who’s been out since June 10 with a left hamstring strain. Polanco “is not close to coming back,” Baldelli said. “He’s going to need recovery time and then a legitimate buildup; he’s going to have to go play in some (minor league) games, then come out of those games feeling great … before he comes back and we feel good about sending him out there.”
Minnesota continues a 10-game homestead with a four-game series against Detroit starting tonight. RHP Sonny Gray (4-1, 2.25 ERA) is expected to start against LHP Matthew Boyd (3-5, 5.55 ERA).
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