PL Legion Dropped
The PL Laker Legion “Wizards” completed their season in Sub District 6 Playoffs dropping to Lakeville North in the losers bracket of the double elimination tournament. Lakeville North advanced through East Ridge to take the title and advance. Congratulations & THANKS to Coach Josh Threlkeld & Assistant Junior Wilfahrt on a great Summer. Follow the State Legion Playoffs below.
MN State American Legion Tourney Page
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Mudcats Advance Sweeping New Prague, Get Clipped by Faribault.
The PL Mudcats won 7-3 and 14-5 to advance to the 2014 Region 3C Final 6. Ben Morrison won the deciding game on the hill while Jake Schmidt was the winning pitcher in Game 1 of the best of 3. The ‘Cats opponent, Faribault, won its series over Lonsdale by identical 5-1 scores in 2 games. The ‘Cats took a 3-0 lead deep into the game but were unable to hold on losing 4-3 at Faribault Bell Field. The Lakers went on to topple top seeded New Market. The Mudcats now face the St Benedict Saints for the final slot in MBA Class C Tournament. WINNER GOES ON, LOSER GOES HOME. Veterans Field of Memorial Park in PL with a 1st pitch game time of 8PM is the place to be. The ‘Cats were swept in the regular season 6-2 6/27 & 7-3 on 5/4.
In the Region 3C Final 6 Tournament, 4 teams will advance to the 2014 Class B & C State Tournament hosted by Jordan, Belle Plaine & LeSeuer.
Complete Game 2 recap and Region 3C Schedule
THE GAME AT FARIBAULT was streamed LIVE by Voiceman Dick Carlson:
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Presented by the PL Mudcats. Special THANKS to: Village Liquor, Balloon Ascensions Unlimited and Dohertys Tavern.
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Jays 2-4 in recent Section 3B Action, Playoff Starts 8/8
The PL Jays ran to the wire for a tight Section 3B race. The Jays dropped then #1 ranked Victoria 4-3 and Chaska 5-0 at home before losing at Shakopee 13-7 and at Chaska Vets Park 3-2 after leading 2-1 into the bottom of the last. The Jays remaining regular season will determine it’s slot for the best of 5 playoffs of Section 3B with games at Victoria Friday 730PM (lost 14-1 in 7) and HOSTING Shakopee Sunday 600PM (lost 6-0). The Jays finished as #4 seed and will square with #1 Victoria in a best of 5 Series starting 8/8. The Vics swept the Jays in 3 games last season and won the regular season 3 game series 2-1.
River Valley League (standings/League Results)
Section 3B Baseball 2014-Poster (Complete 2014 Section 3B Playoff Schedule)
CALLING ALL FANS AND JAYS ALUMS
The Jays will be inviting team Alumni & fans from all eras to their Sunday 8/3 Regular Season finale which will also recognize the 2009 PL Jays Class B Runner Up team. Former players are requested to RSVP to info@3.14.36.174 for passes and concession vouchers for the game. There will also be concession specials & prize drawings to celebrate the 2014 season for fans as well proceeds from the day will support the Wounded Warrior Project as well Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Minnesota. The game will feature the 2014 PL Jays HOSTING the Shakopee Indians in River Valley League/Section 3B play at 600PM. It will follow a 3PM PL Mariner V Shakopee Chief game (35ers).
http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
Alumni players or Board Members should email info@3.14.36.174 for passes/vouchers.