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Sauk Rapids Storm vs Bemidji 2007 District Legion Tournament

    
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Sauk Rapids would try and continue their Legion season with a win over Bemidji. Bemidji would come out and strike first with their bats. Neither team fielded the ball well as there was 10 combined errors between the teams. Sauk Rapids would have to rally late to try and beat Bemidji. They would be unable to do so and a couple games later their Legion season would come to an end.

Sauk Rapids Legion vs Cold Spring Legion

   
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Sauk Rapids took on Cold Spring in the first round of the District Playoffs for the 2007 Legion season. Sauk Rapids would fall into a 6 run deficit and have to climb out in order to advance in the winner's bracket. Anthony Bemboom had a few RBIs and threw out 3 base runners. Sauk Rapids would eventually win 9-8.

Sauk Rapids Legion vs St. Cloud Chutes

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Sauk Rapids Legion has been off to a great start this summer and it showed in their game against the St. Cloud Chutes. It was a great defensive game by both teams and that is what would spark the Sauk Rapids comeback. Bemboom and Cariveau would each have 2 RBI singles as Sauk Rapids would get a huge win over the Chutes.

Sauk Rapids Legion Baseball Preview

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We had a chance to catch up with Coach Brent Pakkala at the St. Cloud Legion Tournament going on right now. He told us all about the high school season and how things with the legion guys are going as well. He explains the little differences between high school and summer ball.

Sauk Rapids/Rice Storm vs Monticello Magic Baseball

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This game was a do or die situation so to speak for the Sauk Rapids/Rice Storm. They would take on the Monticello Magic in an elimination game. So it was win or go home and the runs came early and often for the Sauk Rapids/Rice Storm. Catchers Anthony Bemboom had 3 RBI and shortstop Travis Cariveau wowed us with his glove. Travis Cariveau made one of the best catches of the year as the Sauk Rapids/Rice Storm would go on to win

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Sauk Rapids/Rice vs St. Cloud Tech Baseball

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It was a great game between two Central Lake Conference rivals. The Sauk Rapids/Rice Storm would take a one run lead against the St. Cloud Tech Tigers and, early on, it looked to be enough for pitcher Nate Gilbertson to handle. Pitcher Nate Gilbertson went all 7 innings for the Sauk Rapids/Rice Storm but it would come down to a final at bat for the St. Cloud Tech Tigers.

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Sauk Rapids/Rice vs St. Cloud Apollo Baseball

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Sauk Rapids/Rice Storm vs St. Cloud Apollo Eagles was the greatest high school game I have ever seen. It was a thirteen inning marathon that saw great pitching, great defense, and timely hitting. Each team had a few innings they could've won or taken the lead. A great play at the plate saved Sauk Rapids/Rice Storm in the top of the 7th and one swing of the bat would end it for The Storm.


Shortstop Travis Cariveau has a RBI triple in the first inning


Great save at home by catcher Andy Henkemeyer


Outfielder Joe Statz circling the bases after walk-off homerun


Central Lake Conference Standings 5/15

Sauk Rapids/Rice Baseball vs Alexandria

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The Sauk Rapids/Rice Storm took on the Alexandria Cardinals in a game a their home field. The game was a lot closer than the final score indicated. Sauk Rapids constantly stepped up with a clutch hit or a key defensive stop.The biggest play of the game was a triple play in the 6th inning with Storm up by 5 runs.

Sauk Rapids 2007 Baseball Preview

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As the weather finally warms up and the snow melts we take a glimpse at the new Sauk Rapids baseball season. Coach Pakkala gives us an in-depth look at the team and some key players. We also get a few quick words from the captains as they tell us how the tightly compacted schedule will be a true test to how ready these guys are for the season.