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The Austin BlueSox survived the single elimination first round of the 2007 State Amateur baseball tournament Friday night in Hamburg.  Sean Breslin pitched 7 strong innings in the no decision and doubled home Andy Swank with the winning run in the bottom of the 8th.  Dan Swift capped the scoring with his third hit of the night, a two-out single to plate Breslin to make the score 4-2.  The Sox play the Blaine Fusion next Saturday at 5PM in Hamburg, as the rest of the tourney is in an 8-team double elimination format.  Game 1 Photo gallery ==> HERE.  Updated State tournament bracket ==> HERE

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Re-live the excitement as the Sox knocked off last year's State champs to win the Section 2 title and advance to the State tourney in Norwood and Hamburg.  Photo gallery ==> HERE.  Check out the State tournament bracket ==> HERE



 

Sox State-bound!

Sweeping their way through the Section 2 tournament, the Austin BlueSox advanced to their first State tournament with a 6-1 win over the Royals of Rochester.  Sean Breslin dominated all 9 innings only allowing 1 run on 3 hits.  The Sox used a 4 run 6th inning to seal the deal as pitching and defense took care of the rest.  The Austin BlueSox take their 18 game winning streak into the first round of the State tournament.  The Sox now play the 2nd seed from the Section 6 region at Hamburg on Friday, August 17th, at 5:00PM.  Check out the State tournament bracket ==> HERE

17 straight

As expected, the BlueSox took care of business Sunday afternoon with an opening round Section 2 regional win over Faribault.  Previously, the Sox had beaten Faribault via the ten-run rule in both regular season games and Sunday was no exception.  Firing on all cylinders, the game was shortened in the bottom of the 7th after the final tally showed 11-1.  Nels Nelson hurled all 7 and picked up his first post-season win of the year.  The Sox play a State qualifying game and put their 17 game winning streak on the line against the Rochester Royals on Wednesday at 7PM at Marcusen.

Sox complete month of July domination

The BlueSox completed their red-hot July schedule by going 15-0 in the month.  During their domination the Sox wrapped up the division title going undefeated in league play and securing the number one seed into playoffs.  The Sox open up on Sunday (5th) at home against Faribault at 2PM.  "This is a great time for us to be clicking.  All aspects of our game are red-hot and we have really become a complete team," stated BlueSox ace Sean Breslin.  The Sox look to make their first State appearance in their 4 year existence
 

Sox stay unbeaten in league play

The Sox continued their domination in league play as they tallied their 10th win in row.  Joe Huffman (pictured right) went 5.2 innings and Sean Breslin (4-0) finished in relief as the BlueSox needed 11 innings to knock of last year's State champs for the second time this season.  The winning run came in the top of the 11th on a 2 out line drive single by Joe Kroc.  Swank, Swift, Denzer and Breslin combined for 9 of the BlueSox's 14 hits.  Austin continues Southern Minny play Friday at Waseca.  Boxscore ==> HERE
 

9 in a row

The Austin BlueSox continued their hot-streak over the weekend winning all three games at Cold Spring.  The theme of the weekend was 1 inning per game as the BlueSox used 4 total innings over 3 games to score a total of 10 runs.  Game 2 against Cold Spring was highlighted by a 2-hit shutout by Sean Breslin.  "My arm felt good and I had my [stuff] working tonight.  I could have pitched 18 innings of scoreless ball  but I only needed 7 tonight; there is always room for improvement."  Weekend Recap ==> HERE
 

BlueSox so hot right now

With a 17-0 massacre of Faribault, the BlueSox extended their winning streak to 6 games and are 8-1 in their last 9. Every BlueSox player had an RBI as the team pounded out 17 hits. Joe Huffman quietly threw the 9-inning shutout to extend his season win total to four. "It was a good game for everyone to get their [hacks] in", stated BlueSox GM/player/manager/bench coach, Josh Kunze. The BlueSox travel to Cold Spring this weekend for a 3 game series starting at 1:00PM on Saturday.  Faribault recap ==> HERE
 

Rumble at the River Series: BlueSox 1 Greyhounds 0

Round 1 of The Rumble at the River had the feel of playoff atmosphere as the BlueSox won in dramatic fashion over the Greyhounds 5-4. Sean Breslin and Joe Huffman kept the Hounds off balance all night with Huffman taking the win. The BlueSox used timely hitting and defense to take the upper hand in the division standings.  The Sox scored the winning run in the bottom of the 9th off Dave Meyer with 3 straight singles and a fielding error. For more on this story: [ADH] [P-B]

Austin VFW Post 1216

Austin VFW Post 1216 went 5-2 at the Stars of Tomorrow tournament in LaCross, WI, over the weekend while garnering a 2nd place trophy.

Front, l-r:  John Kirby, Jake Holst, Brady Klingfus, Nate Wagner, Jake Winters Back, l-r: Asst. Coach Steve Orcutt, Andrew Orcutt, Adam Hemann, Dylan Monson, Mark Harber, Joey Swatfager, Steven Rizzi, Asst. Coach Kyle Rizzi, Coach Steve Rizzi
 

Spamtown Challenge

The Austin BlueSox opened up in typical fashion with an opening round win in the Spamtown Challenge. The BlueSox got on the board early with 4 straight hits from Swank, Johnson, Wolard and Swift. Surdy went 5.2 innings of 2 hit ball to get the win. In the night cap, the Prescott Pirates cuffed the Austin Greyhounds 4-1 on sound pitching and timely hitting. The Sox (1-0) continue pool play vs. Des Moines tomorrow night at 9PM.

 

Spamtown Challenge

The Austin BlueSox are gearing up for the Spamtown Challenge, hosted by the Austin Greyhounds this weekend. The Sox (11-7) open up against cross town friendly rival the Austin Athletics at 6PM on Thusday at Marcusen. The BlueSox, who finished 3rd last year are looking to win it all this year with stronger pitching, hitting and defense. "We have a good shot this year.", stated BlueSox GM Joe Serratore. Spamtown Challenge schedule HERE

 

BlueSox Travel to Red Wing 6/14-6/17

The Austin BlueSox won 2 out of 3 at the Red Wing Tournament this weekend. On Thursday night, the BlueSox lost a close one against Hastings. On Saturday, the BlueSox came back in the bottom of the 9th to defeat Shakopee 4-3 and on Sunday, the BlueSox put up 14 hits against Apple Valley to win 6-1. The BlueSox travel to Grand Rapids on Saturday.

NEW PHOTOS from Red Wing Tournament.  Visit the photo gallery
 

BlueSox hammer Aces

The Austin BlueSox thumped Owatonna 17-2 Wednesday night in a non-league matchup. The game was highlighted with a Johnson and Johnson reunion as Dick Johnson played with his son Nate. Dick, after taking a 32 year hiatus, went 1-4 with 2 walks and Nate supplied a moon-shot solo blast. Breslin quietly racked up 7 RBIs and Danny Kirby went 8 innings of 4 hit ball for the win. The BlueSox open at the Red Wing tourney on Thursday.

 

BlueSox romp Royals

The Austin BlueSox jumped out to an early lead Wednesday night thanks to a massive grand slam in the first by Dan Swift [pictured] and coasted to an 8-1 win over the 2006 Class B State Champs, Rochester Royals. Sean Breslin scattered 8 hits while going the distance for his second win of the season. With the win, the BlueSox jump to an early 1-0 lead in division play. The BlueSox travel to Dundas on Friday for a 7:30PM start.

 

Memorial Day Festivities

The Austin BlueSox traveled to Minnetonka on Memorial Day, Monday, to take part in the new Veterans Field Memorial Day festivities.  The day included a tribute to two Iraqi soldiers and the handout of a commemorative Veterans Field pin.  The Austin BlueSox gave the 2006 Class 'A' State Champs everything they could handle, but fell short in the 10th, 3-4.  The BlueSox travel to Mankato on Wednesday for a 7:30PM start.

 

Nelson tosses gem

Nels Nelson tossed 6 innings of 4 hit, no earned-run ball as he was the recipient of a 3-1 win over last year's Class 'C' State champs, the Blue Earth Pirates. Once again Sean Breslin and Pat Wolard provided all the offense the BlueSox would need as both hit bombs over the left-field fence. The BlueSox travel to Marshall on Sunday for a double dip and Minnetonka on Monday for a Memorial Day game at new Veterans Field.

 

BlueSox hit parade

The Austin BlueSox enjoyed a hit parade as they pounded out 17 hits en-route to a 12-6 win over the Aces of Red Wing. All 10 BlueSox players had at least 1 hit and 5 had a multiple hit game. Sean Breslin led the attack going 4-6 with a double and a triple. Dan Swift towered a solo shot in the 3rd. The BlueSox travel to Northfield Wednesday for a 7:30PM start.


 

BlueSox win opener 5-1

The Austin BlueSox traveled to Dassel on Friday to take on the Saints under the lights.  Austin posted 5 runs on 9 hits and had stellar pitching in the win.  Joe Huffman started and went 6 innings for the win and was eventually relieved by Sean Breslin.  Pat Wolard led the hitting attack with 2 hits including a 2-run bomb to start the scoring in the first.  The BlueSox travel to Cold Spring on Saturday for a 6PM start.

 

Historic Marcusen Park

Welcome to the Austin BlueSox homepage.  Historic Marcusen Park is home to many area teams including the BlueSox, Greyhounds, Athletics, RiverDawgs, VFW Post 1216 14's, 15's, 16's, Post 91 American Legion, and High School teams.