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Dominic Dolan’s defense helps Irish hold off Granite Falls 2-0

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MILROY — Both the Milroy Irish and Granite Falls Kilowatts wrapped up their regular season Sunday afternoon in a seven-inning non-league matchup, and despite a low-scoring game, the Irish held on for a 2-0 win behind a strong defensive effort. Although Granite Falls continued to chip away ...

Yankees celebrate 80 years in style

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MILROY — Nathan Deutz made Milroy veterans proud with six shutout innings on the mound when the Yankees hosted the Sacred Heart Saints for the Yankees’ home finale and 80-year anniversary celebration on Saturday afternoon. Braden Flock and the Milroy bats rewarded Deutz’s pitching ...

Marshall returns to VFW state tournament

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SLEEPY EYE — Needing two wins to repeat its trip to the VFW State Tournament, Marshall VFW Orange came away with 12-3 and 5-2 victories over New Ulm VFW Silver in the District 2 VFW Tournament Monday at Sleepy Eye Ballpark.  “I think we came out with an underdog mentality,” Marshall ...

Marshall downs No. 2 Mankato in VFW playoffs

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SLEEPY EYE — In a competitive postseason opener, the No. 3 Marshall VFW Orange baseball team prevailed for a 5-4 win against second-seeded Mankato American VFW 16U Friday night in the VFW Tournament quarterfinals. “I thought overall, Jack Bly threw really well for 6 2/3. There was one ...

Lightning suspends A’s-Jaxx matchup in seventh

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WABASSO — The Marshall A’s and the Wabasso Jaxx were unable to be quicker than lightning in their Corn Belt League matchup on Friday at City Field. While the two played a fast-paced game, they weren’t able to reach a result before storms caused the game to be suspended with one out in the ...

Mudcats split regular-season finale in New Ulm

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By Jake McNeill jmcneill@marshallindependent.com NEW ULM — Dominant pitching performances from Owen Kesteloot and Liam Kruse helped the Marshall Mudcats open their American Legion doubleheader against New Ulm on Thursday with a win. Josh Kraft stepped up at the plate with a home run and a ...