Eastern Minnesota League
Game of the Week
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Chisago Lakes Bulldogs vs Princeton Panthers
Friday, June 27th - Princeton @ 730pm
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Eastern Minnesota League
Previous Game of the Week
Week of June 15-21
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Quamba Cubs vs Mora Blue Devils
Friday, June 20th - Mora @ 730pm
Quamba 7, Mora 6
On Friday, June 20, the Quamba Cubs traveled to Mora for an Eastern Minnesota League North Class C matchup against the Blue Devils. Quamba jumped out to an early lead, scoring two runs in the top of the first inning off of a couple walks, a hit by pitch and some timely hitting by Lucas Athey Jr. Both teams traded runs in the third and fourth innings, keeping the game tight. For Mora those runs were driven in by a Nathan Nelson double and then an RBI fielders choice by Nick Hoffman. With the score 6-4 after 4 innings things began to settle down. Mora starter, Nathan Nelson, settled in for a couple of strong innings to get through 6 innings. Quamba reliever Logan Sjoberg, pitched very effectively in relief of James Oslin.
Quamba added an insurance run in the eighth when Cole Gmahl tripled and was then driven in by Jagger Steiner. This extended their lead to 7-4. Mora mounted a late rally in the bottom of the ninth, plating two runs. They had bases loaded with nobody out. Lucas Athey came in and did an outstanding job getting the Cubs out of the jam. The Blue Devils fell just short as Quamba held on for a 7-6 victory.
For the Blue Devils, Nathan Nelson pitched six innings, allowing six hits and six runs—only three of which were earned. For the Cubs, James Oslin and Logan Parker-Sjoberg each contributed with four innings on the mound. Lucas Athey Jr. came in to pitch the ninth, shutting things down to earn the save.
Offensively, the Cubs were led by Cole Gmahl and Lucas Athey Jr. Gmahl had a standout performance, going 3-for-4 with a double and a triple while scoring four of Quamba’s seven runs. Athey Jr. went 2-for-5 at the plate, driving in three runs to help secure the win.
Noteable Performances:
Quamba Cubs:
Cole Gmahl - 3-4, 2B, 3B, 4 R, BB, 2 SB
Lucas Athey Jr. - 2-5, 3 RBI, R, 1 IP, SV
Mora Blue Devils:
Nathan Nelson - 2-5, 2B, RBI, R, BB, 6 IP, 2 K
*Select games will be broadcast through NSPN streaming services at NSPN.tv/townball!
The Fox 9 Town Ball Tour Returns to the Eastern Minnesota League in 2025!
Princeton Hosts Hinckley July 16th
Eastern Minnesota League
Game of the Week
VS
Chisago Lakes Bulldogs vs Princeton Panthers
Friday, June 27th - Princeton @ 730pm
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Previous Eastern Minnesota League
Game of the Week
Week of June 15-21
VS
Quamba Cubs vs Mora Blue Devils
Friday, June 20th - Mora @ 730pm
Quamba 7, Mora 6
On Friday, June 20, the Quamba Cubs traveled to Mora for an Eastern Minnesota League North Class C matchup against the Blue Devils. Quamba jumped out to an early lead, scoring two runs in the top of the first inning off of a couple walks, a hit by pitch and some timely hitting by Lucas Athey Jr. Both teams traded runs in the third and fourth innings, keeping the game tight. For Mora those runs were driven in by a Nathan Nelson double and then an RBI fielders choice by Nick Hoffman. With the score 6-4 after 4 innings things began to settle down. Mora starter, Nathan Nelson, settled in for a couple of strong innings to get through 6 innings. Quamba reliever Logan Sjoberg, pitched very effectively in relief of James Oslin.
Quamba added an insurance run in the eighth when Cole Gmahl tripled and was then driven in by Jagger Steiner. This extended their lead to 7-4. Mora mounted a late rally in the bottom of the ninth, plating two runs. They had bases loaded with nobody out. Lucas Athey came in and did an outstanding job getting the Cubs out of the jam. The Blue Devils fell just short as Quamba held on for a 7-6 victory.
For the Blue Devils, Nathan Nelson pitched six innings, allowing six hits and six runs—only three of which were earned. For the Cubs, James Oslin and Logan Parker-Sjoberg each contributed with four innings on the mound. Lucas Athey Jr. came in to pitch the ninth, shutting things down to earn the save.
Offensively, the Cubs were led by Cole Gmahl and Lucas Athey Jr. Gmahl had a standout performance, going 3-for-4 with a double and a triple while scoring four of Quamba’s seven runs. Athey Jr. went 2-for-5 at the plate, driving in three runs to help secure the win.
Noteable Performances:
Quamba Cubs:
Cole Gmahl - 3-4, 2B, 3B, 4 R, BB, 2 SB
Lucas Athey Jr. - 2-5, 3 RBI, R, 1 IP, SV
Mora Blue Devils:
Nathan Nelson - 2-5, 2B, RBI, R, BB, 6 IP, 2 K
*Select games will be broadcast through NSPN streaming services at NSPN.tv/townball!
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The Fox 9 Town Ball Tour Returns to the Eastern Minnesota League in 2025!
Princeton Hosts Hinckley July 16th
| Eastern Minnesota League | |||||||||||
| Eastern Minny North | |||||||||||
| League | Overall | ||||||||||
| Team | Record | Home | Away | RF | RA | GB | Win % | Streak | Record | RF | RA |
 Princeton Panthers | 7-0 | 5-0 | 2-0 | 81 | 24 | - | 1.000 | Won 7 | 7-3 | 92 | 46 |
 Hinckley Knights | 5-1 | 4-1 | 1-0 | 48 | 26 | 1.5 | .833 | Won 1 | 8-8 | 97 | 100 |
 Quamba Cubs | 4-2 | 2-0 | 2-2 | 53 | 44 | 2.5 | .667 | Won 3 | 6-7 | 77 | 81 |
 Braham Snappers | 4-4 | 3-2 | 1-2 | 57 | 68 | 3.5 | .500 | Lost 2 | 4-4 | 57 | 68 |
 Mora Blue Devils | 4-4 | 1-2 | 3-2 | 56 | 38 | 3.5 | .500 | Won 1 | 7-5 | 84 | 55 |
 Cambridge Bandits | 3-5 | 0-0 | 3-5 | 58 | 63 | 4.5 | .375 | Won 1 | 3-6 | 59 | 65 |
 Ogilvie Orioles | 2-4 | 1-1 | 1-3 | 25 | 46 | 4.5 | .333 | Lost 4 | 2-4 | 25 | 46 |
 Moose Lake Buzz | 2-7 | 2-3 | 0-4 | 38 | 110 | 6 | .222 | Lost 2 | 2-7 | 38 | 110 |
| Eastern Minny South | |||||||||||
| League | Overall | ||||||||||
| Team | Record | Home | Away | RF | RA | GB | Win % | Streak | Record | RF | RA |
 Chisago Lakes Bulldogs | 6-1 | 3-0 | 3-1 | 74 | 35 | - | .857 | Won 3 | 6-5 | 84 | 74 |
 Isanti Redbirds | 6-1 | 4-0 | 2-1 | 69 | 23 | - | .857 | Won 6 | 7-4 | 81 | 41 |
 North Branch Nighthawks | 4-1 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 61 | 32 | 1 | .800 | Lost 1 | 4-1 | 61 | 32 |
 East Bethel Bandits | 3-3 | 2-1 | 1-2 | 41 | 46 | 2.5 | .500 | Lost 1 | 3-5 | 49 | 61 |
 Elk River Lumberjacks | 3-4 | 2-4 | 1-0 | 50 | 31 | 3 | .429 | Won 2 | 5-7 | 72 | 52 |
 St. Francis Silverbacks | 1-4 | 1-1 | 0-3 | 28 | 29 | 4 | .200 | Won 1 | 1-4 | 28 | 29 |
 Ham Lake Hornets | 0-6 | 0-2 | 0-4 | 19 | 87 | 5.5 | .000 | Lost 6 | 0-7 | 25 | 103 |
 Nowthen Knights | 0-7 | 0-4 | 0-3 | 26 | 82 | 6 | .000 | Lost 7 | 0-7 | 26 | 82 |
Week 1 - May 10th - 17th
Pitcher: Cole Hentges (Chisago Lakes Bulldogs) 8.2 IP, 9K, 2 ER, .097 OBA, .081 WHIP
Batter: Nathan Nelson (Mora Blue Devils) - 3-3, 2B, HR, 5 RBI, BB, 3 R, SB
Week 2 - May 18th - 24th
Pitcher: Lucas Athey Jr. (Quamba Cubs) 7 IP, 5 K, W, 0 H, 0 R, 0.00 ERA
Batter: Cory Schmidt (Hinckley Knights) 5-10, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R
Week 3 - May 25th - 31st
Pitcher: Ben Sickler (Hinckley Knights) 9 IP, 6 K, CG, SHO, W, 3 H
Batter: Brendan Hemr (Chisago Lakes Bulldogs) 3-5, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 3 R, 3 SB
Week 4 - June 1st - 7th
Pitcher: Phil Bray (Isanti Redbirds) 15 IP, 2 CG, SHO, 2 W, 31 K, 2 BB, 1 ER, .058 OBA
Batter: Reed Marquardt (Chisago Lakes Bulldogs) 5-8, 2B, 3B, 7 RBI, 2 BB, 4 R, 2 SB
Week 5 - June 8th - 14th
Pitcher: James Green (Isanti Redbirds) GS, W, 6 IP, 11 K, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB
Batter: Sam Haugen (Hinckley Knights) 9-12, 2 2B, 3B, HR, 5 RBI, 6 R, BB, SB
Week 6 - June 15th - 21st
Pitcher: Beau Fandel (Chisago Lakes Bulldogs) CG, W, 7 IP, 13 K, 3 H, 1 R
Batter: Brendan Hemr (Chisago Lakes Bulldogs) 10-18, 2B, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 6 R, 3 HBP, 2 BB, 3 SB
*Two other players hit 2 HR this week. Kevin Auth - Cambridge (5-12, 2 HR, 7 RBI) & Reed Olson - Elk River (2-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI)
Eastern Minnesota League Digital Museum
Teams who participated in the Eastern Minnesota League's history will be spotlighted and recognized throughout the league off-season. We will take a look back at team history in the Eastern Minnesota league as well as the MBA. Pictures, Articles & Documents will be used to capture the great history of amateur baseball in our region.
Featured Team: The Princeton Panthers
*Special thank you to Brian Dorr for sharing this content with the Eastern Minnesota League. This site features a detailed history of Princeton's involvement in the Minnesota Baseball Association as well as many moments throughout their history in the Eastern Minnesota League. Included are articles, box scores, photographs, stories and more!
Photograph from the Princeton Union Eagle paper capturing Princeton's 2nd place State Tournament finish in 2000
We hope to add more history throughout the off-season. If anyone has any information, documents, articles, pictures to share regarding teams who have participated in the Eastern Minnesota League please contact easternminnywebmaster@yahoo.com
Previously Featured: The Pioneers of Nowthen, St. Francis & Elk River
Content Available via this Link: The Pioneers of Nowthen, St. Francis & Elk River
MBA 2025 Proposed Classification
2025 will bring change significant change to the Eastern Minnesota League as the state is undergoing new classification under the new criteria points system. The new criteria points system will classify teams as A (36 points or higher), B (20 to 35 points) or C (19 points or fewer) depending on the amount of criteria points assigned based on population and player points. The process is outlined in full on the MBA site. The Eastern Minnesota League is projected to have representation in each class during the 2025 season. Outlined below are the projected classifications for next season:
Class A - Section 8 (2 Tournament Bids)
Elk River Lumberjacks
Class B - District 1 (3 Tournament Bids and combined with Sauk Valley Class B)
Chisago Lakes Bulldogs
Hinckley Knights
Princeton Panthers
Isanti Redbirds
Moose Lake Buzz
North Branch Nighthawks
Class C - Region 1 (2 Tournament Bids and combined with Sauk Valley Class C)
Braham Snappers
Cambridge Bandits
East Bethel Bandits
Ham Lake Hornets
Mora Blue Devils
Nowthen Knights
Ogilvie Orioles
Quamba Cubs
St. Francis Silverbacks
*Classification is subject to change depending on in season roster maintenance.
District 1B Tournament Bracket Format
Support for the Dietz Family
Our thoughts and support go out to the Dietz family. Brian has played for Ramsey for many years and is now a member of the Elk River Lumberjacks. His wife Samantha was recently diagnosed with cancer. The link below contains information on how to provide support for their family during this time of need. Thank you for your support!
The Eastern Minnesota League, is part of the Minnesota Baseball Association, the governing body of amateur baseball in Minnesota. It is the oldes active amateur baseball league in the state of Minnesota. The league has sixteen teams, which play in two divisions. Each summer, after the regular season, the league playoffs determine which teams will advance to the Region 1C tournament and have a chance to go to the state Class C tournament.
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Current Weather Conditions / Hourly Forecast
Hinckley | Quamba | Mora | Braham | Moose Lake | Ogilvie
Cambridge | Isanti | North Branch | Chisago Lakes | Princeton
Ham Lake | East Bethel/St. Francis | Nowthen | Elk River
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