Owatonna baseball

Nearly 50 youth baseball and softball teams were hosted by the Twins during a recent home stand. They were honored for being "Real Winning" teams through Youth 1st of Owatonna.

Blue Earth rallied in the top of the ninth inning for two runs and beat Owatonna 4-3 in the state Class C baseball tournament in Watkins. The Pirates scored all of their runs with two outs.

The Aces are making their third straight appearance at the state tournament. They square off with Blue Earth on Saturday at 1:30PM in Watkins. Radio coverage will be on AM 1390 KRFO.

The Owatonna Aces clinched a state tournament berth on Sunday, but will still host action this coming weekend at Dartts Park while determining the top seed from Region 5C.

The Owatonna Aces begin Region 5C playoff action Wednesday night at home at 7:30PM. VFW Post 3723 makes its state tournament debut Thursday afternoon in New Ulm.

Owatonna's VFW baseball squad overcame top seed Northfield two out of three times over the weekend. Monday's 8-1 win clinched a trip to the state tournament Aug. 6-9.

Owatonna VFW baseball plays for a trip to the state tournament Monday night in Northfield. The teams have split games so far in the weekend district tournament.

The Owatonna American Legion team is in a must-win scenario from here on out. The VFW is in their second weekend of playoffs. The Aces wrap up their regular season this weekend.

Youth 1st has partnered with the Huskies Bullpen Club, Parks and Recreation, the Walser Foundation and the Twins Community Fund to recognize teams for their outstanding sportsmanship.

Owatonna Post 77 lost its playoff opener Tuesday to the Rochester Patriots 6-1. Owatonna will play Friday at 1PM in an elimination game.