Owatonna baseball

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.

Owatonna Post 77 starts the sub-state playoffs on Tuesday, July 21, at the Rochester Patriots. The game is at 5PM at John Adams Middle School in Rochester.

The Owatonna baseball teams scattered around the region Wednesday. The Aces won a game in Waseca while the Legion and VFW clubs split double headers in Rochester.

The action, and temperatures, will heat up Sunday for the wrap up of the Summer Classic tournament hosted by Owatonna VFW baseball Post 3723.