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12.21.2011

Mudhens Annual Bowling Fundraiser at Treasure Island

The Mudhens will host their annual bowling fundraiser at Treasure Island Resort and Casino Saturday, January 21st 2012. Bowling starts at 1:00 pm sharp. Can sign in anytime after 11:30 and must be signed in by 12:45. $25.00 includes shoes and 3 games of bowling. Contact Joe Meyers at 651-437-1746 or 612-598-3633, or Dianne Schiller at 651-437-4349 or 651-230-7110 to sign up.

11.1.2011

Miesville to Co-Host the Dewey Tauer Tournament with Red Wing

Dewey Tauer, Miesville and Red Wing Hall of Fame Member

To mark the 25th anniversary of Red Wing's
Dewey Tauer, Father's Day Weekend Tournament, the 2012 tournament
will double in size from 2011 and have a co-host. The Miesville Mudhens have agreed to join Red Wing in hosting the 4-day tounament, June 14,15,16 and 17. Games will be played at both the Red Wing Athletic Field Baseball Complex and Jack Ruhr Stadium in Miesville. Dewey Tauer played for both the Aces and Mudhens during his playing days and is a member of both the Red Wing Baseball Hall of Fame and the Miesville Mudhens Hall of Fame. Twelve teams will be invited to participate. Check back for more information.

9.28.2011

Want to Play for the Mudhens?

Contact Miesville's manager, Matt Van Der Bosch (voonder9@yahoo.com), with any inquiries about joining the Mudhens.

8.22.2011

Mudhens Split and Advance to Final Weekend!

Miesville spit a pair of games over the weekend to continue their season to the final weekend of the "B" state tournament.

Friday night Miesville lost their first game of the tournament to Chaska by the score of 2-0. Luke Rasmussen took the loss giving up 2 runs but both were unearned. Miesville was held to only 4 hits by Chaska's ace Ryan Seifert who dominated the Mudhens' depleted line-up (missing 4 starters) with 15 k's and only issuing one walk. Rasmussen pitched well for Miesville only allowing 5 hits with 7 k's and issuing 2 walks in eight innings but Miesville committed 4 errors behind him which lead to Chaska's 2 runs.

Miesville - Chaska box score

Saturday Miesville would have to regroup and face Austin in an elimination game. Austin got on the board first to take a 1-0 lead but Miesville would answer with a 2 out 2 run home run off of the bat of Matt Van Der Bosch to take a 2-1 lead. Austin would take the lead right back scoring 3 in the bottom of the fifth by way of 3 Miesville errors. Miesville would tie the game in the eighth on an rbi single by Andrew Werner and later David Olson would score on a suicide squeeze exicuted by Max Ryan. Miesville would add another run in the top of the ninth on a rbi fielders choice by Pat Pohl. Erik Olson worked a scoreless eighth and ninth innings to secure the win for Miesville. Chris Olean stared on the mound for Miesville and pitched 7 innings giving up 4 runs (2 earned), 7 hits, walking 1, and striking out 8. Erik Olson picked up the win striking out 2 in his 2 innings of work. Offensively Miesville was lead by Matt Van Der Bosch who was 2-4 with 2 rbi. Andrew Werner and Donny Huemoeller were both 2-4 on the day as well.

Miesville - Austin box score

Miesville will face Burnsville, Friday night @ 7:30 pm in Glencoe.

8.15.2011

Mudhens Advance to State!

Miesville and Mankato advance out of the Super Sectional. The 6 other teams that qualified are: Chaska, Moorhead, Savage, Sauk Rapids, Austin, and Burnsville.

The ‘Hens will play this Sat night, Aug 20 @ 7:30 pm in Hutchinson against the Chaska Cubs. The second game of the tourney will be Sunday night at either 5 or 7:30 pm.

Visit the state website @ minnesotabaseball.org for the complete brackets and state tourney info.

8.8.2011

Click HERE to download Miesville's Super Sectional game bracket.

8.7.2011

Mudhens to Host Super Sectional at Jack Ruhr Stadium

The Miesville Mudhens won the Section One playoffs, and will be hosting the Class B Super Sectionals this coming weekend in Miesville at Jack Ruhr Field, Fri Aug 12 –Sun Aug 14. ( Game schedule to follow.)

The Super Sectionals are NEW this year and take the place of the first round in the Minnesota State Amateur baseball tournament.

16 teams will be playing at four Class B sites – Cold Spring, Chaska, Dundas, and Miesville….four teams at each site, all this weekend.

Champions and runners-up from each super sectional will advance to an 8 team Class B State Tournament Aug 20,21,27, and 28.

( Also new for this year, the Class B state tournament will be held over just two weekends , not the previous three weekend tournament. The Class B state championship finals will now this year be played the weekend BEFORE Labor Day weekend.)

The Mudhens’ first game of the super sectional will be played Friday night, Aug 12 at either 6:00 or 8:00 ….and will then play their second game Sat at either noon or 3:00.

Come out Friday nite and join in the fun as the Mudhens start the drive for their 6^th Minnesota state championship !

It should be a big ‘Hens crowd !

8.5.2011

MUDHENS SECTION 1B CHAMPIONS!!!

The Miesville Mudhens beat Red Wing and Hastings respectively to advance as Section 1B champs. Miesville will now host a 4 team Super Sectional playoff in Miesville August 12, 13, and 14 (other teams yet to be determined).

Wednesday The Hens traveled to Red Wing to take on the Aces to begin the playoffs defeating Red Wing 5-1. Miesville got on the board first in the 2nd inning when Andrew Werner lead off with a walk followed by another walk by Brian Schmitz. A sac bunt moved runners over to 2nd and third and Donny Huemoeller hit a deep fly to center to score Werner. Miesville added another run in the 5th from a 2 out RBI single from Werner. Miesville broke the game open in the 6th inning with a 2 run double by Matt Van Der Bosch off of the right field wall. That was more than enough run support for starter Chris Olean. Olean pitched 8 strong innings only allowing 3 hits, striking out 5, issued 1 walk, and gave up only 1 run. Erik Olson pitched a 1-2-3 9th to secure the victory. Offensively the Hens were lead by Andrew Werner who finished 2-4 on the night with a run scored and 2 RBI. David Olson also added 2 hits and a run scored.

Republican-Eagle game recap.

Thursday Miesville clinched the championship by defeating Hastings 8-6. Hastings jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the 1st, but Miesville answered in the bottom with 3 runs of their own. Matt Van Der Bosch singled and later scored on a David Olson RBI single. Sam Ryan came up next and blasted a 2 run bomb over the centerfield wall. Hastings would tie the game up scoreing 2 in the 5th, but Miesville would take it right back by scoring a run in the bottom. Van Der Bosch lead off with a single and would eventually score on a sac fly to the first baseman! Again Hastings would tie the game in the 7th, but again Miesville would answer with 4 runs of their own in the 8th. Chris Couillard singled then Hastings catcher Aaron Gretz threw away Matt Hanse's sac bunt allowing runners on 2nd and 3rd. Van Der Bosch, David Bruchu, and David Olson all followed with RBI singles. Brian Schmitz worked a bases loaded walk to score the 4th run of the inning. Hastings threatened by bringing up the go ahead run to the plate in the 9th, but Erik Olson came in relief for the save. Luke Rasmussen started for the Hens pitching 7 innings, giving up 11 hits, 4 runs, walking 1, and striking out 8. Offensively Miesville was lead by catcher David Olson who was 3-4 on the night with 3 runs scored and 2 RBI. Van Der Bosch also had 3 hits, scored 3 runs, and had an RBI. Bruchu added 2 hits of his own, scoring a run, and knocking one in as well.

Miesville will now host 1 of the 4 state wide Super Sectionals Aug 12-14. Sunday evening a selection committee will meet to assign teams the their Super Section. The top 2 teams from each section will advance to the 8 team double elimination state tournament.

7.24.2011

Mudhens 10 Run Knights

Miesville hosted Northfield Sunday afternoon and only played 7 innings because of the 10 run rule. The first 4 innings were pretty ugly for the Hens committing 2 errors and had numerous base-running blunders but came to life scoring 6 runs in the 5th and 4 more runs in the 7th ending the game early. Chris Olean was on the mound for Miesville and was in control all game. Olean pitched all 7 innings shutting out Northfield, striking out 10, no walks, and only allowing 3 hits. Offensively Miesville was lead by catcher David Olson who was 2-4 on the day with 4 rbi and 2 runs scored. Matt Van Der Bosch was 3-3 on the day with 2 rbi, 2 runs scored, and a walk. Andrew Werner also added 3 hits with 2 rbi.

Miesville will be at home this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday nights taking on Austin, Prescott, and the St. Paul Shamrocks respectively.

7.19.2011

***GAME CANCELLED***

Tonight's gave vs the River Pirates has been cancelled and may be rescheduled at a later date.

7.15.2011

***GAME CANCELLED***

Tonight's game against Randolph has been cancelled due to weather and will be made up on Monday, July 18th @ 8pm in Miesville.

7.14.2011

Hens Streak to 4 Games

Miesville continues their winning ways and improve their winning streak to 4 beating Hampton in a CCVL make-up on Tuesday night and edging out a win against Rochester Wednesday evening.

Tuesday night Miesville took on Hampton in a make-up CCVL game from earlier in the season. Andrew Werner started on the hill for the Hens. Despite a rocky first inning, the right hander pitched and excellent game. The Hens exploded right out of the gate with 6 runs in the top of the first, including a 2 run Blast by David Olson. Ryan Giefer for Hampton on the board in the bottom of the first with a 2 run HR, but that's all Werner would give up. He pitched 7 innings giving up 2 runs, 4 hits, 2 walks, and 6 K's. Hampton would add 2 more runs in the 8th but they would come up short as Miesville won 9-4. Offesively Miesville was lead by David Olson who was 2-4 including 2 rbi and 2 runs scored. Werner and Matt Van Der Bosch each had 2 hits and a run scored a piece.

Wednesday evening Miesville hosted the Rochester Royals. Max Ryan started for the Hens and had a rocky 1st inning giving up 3 runs. Miesville would answer in the bottom with a 4 run inning of their own. David Bruchu hit a solo shot (his 1st of the year) to get things going. With the bases loaded and 2 outs, Matt Hanse hit a rocket up the middle that got passed the centerfielder which cleared the bases. Miesville would add another run in the 2nd making the score 5-3. Rochester add a run in the 3rd and the 6th evening the score at 5. The score remained tied until the bottom of the ninth when David Bruchu hit a ground ball to third that was misplayed allowing the runner from 2nd to score on the play. John Hayes pitched 3 scoreless innings for Miesville, skriking out 5 and picking up the win. Bruchu and Matt Van Der Bosch each ahd a pair of hits in the victory.

Miesville has 2 CCVL contests coming up this weekend. The Hens will take on Randolph Friday night @ 8pm in Miesville. Then on Sunday, Miesville will host the 1st place Dundas Dukes in a 2pm contest at home.

7.11.2011

Hens Get Back in the Win Column

Miesville got back on the winning side of things, picking up a pair of wins over the weekend defeating Lyons Pub and Hastings respectively.

Friday night Miesville hosted Lyons Pub and won by the score of 8-3. Miesville jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first by way of a 3 run HR off the bat of Sam Ryan. Miesville would add 2 more runs in the 2nd inning and 3 more in the 4th. That would be more than enough run support for the Hens starting pitcher Chris Olean. Olean pitched 7 strong innings while picking up the win. He scattered 7 hits, allowing 2 earned runs, walking 1, and striking out 10. Offensively Miesville was led by Sam Ryan who finished the day 2-4 with 3 rbi, and Matt Van Der Bosch finished 2-4 as well.

Sunday Miesville hosted the Hastings Hawks in a Classic Cannon Valley League game. Miesville jumped on the scoreboard first with 2 runs in the first. Miesville would then threat to score again in the 4th and 5th innings but would not capitalize. Sam Ryan lead off the 4th with a triple but would be stranded and in the 5th the Hens loaded the bases with one out, but again couldn't plate any runs. Hastings would score in the 6th from an rbi double by David Vogelgasang making the score 2-1. Miesville got back on the board in the bottom of the 8th when Matt Van Der Bosch lead off the inning with a blast over the right center wall and into the corn. Miesville would add 2 more runs that inning making the score 5-1. Miesville starting pitcher Luke Rasmussen pitched 8 effective innings picking up the win. He only allowed 1 earned run while scattering 9 hits, 3 walks, and 4 k's. Brian Meyers worked a scoreless 9th securing the victory for the Mudhens. Offensively the Hens were lead by Matt Van Der Bosch who finished 1-2 with 2 walks, 1 rbi, and 2 runs scored. David Olson finished 2-4 with a run scored and Sam Ryan finished 2-4 as well, with a triple and an rbi.

Republican-Eagle game recap.

Miesville will next be in action Tuesday, July 12th vs. Hampton (CCVL Make-Up Game) @ 8pm in Miesville.

7.7.2011

*** SCHEDULE UPDATE ***

The Hampton make up game has been scheduled for this next Tuesday, July 12th in Miesville @ 8pm.

Also, Miesville has added a game with Menomonie for Wednesday, August 3rd @ 8pm in Miesville.

7.5.2011

5 Mudhens to Participate in All-Star Game

Congradulations to: David Olson, Sam Ryan, Andrew Hansen, David Bruchu, and Max Ryan who were selected to paticipate in this years all-star game Wednesday, July 6 in Hastings @ 7:30pm. This years all-star game will be the CCVL "B" all-stars vs. the CCVL "C" all-stars.

7.5.2011

Mudhens Winning Streak Snapped by Red Wing

Miesville traveled down to Red Wing for their annual 4th of July metting. The Aces prevailed victorious with a 4-3 win over the Mudhens snapping Miesville's 5 game winning streak. Also snapping Miesville's 8 game winning streak over the Aces. Luke Rasmussen took the loss for the Hens pitching all 8 innings, striking out 8, walking 1, and only giving up 2 earned runs. It's been the same story offensively for the Hens, no timely hitting. Miesville out hit Red Wing 10-7 but could only plate 3 runners. Offensively Miesville was led by Andrew Hansen, Matt Van Der Bosch, and Matt Hanse who each had 2 hits a piece.

Republican Eagle game recap.

Miesville is next in action Friday, July 8 @ 8pm in Miesville as they host Lyons Pub.

7.1.2011

MUDHEN GAME FOR TONIGHT (7.1.2011) vs. SAUK RAPIDS HAS BEEN POSTPONED! IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE THAT HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED.

6.14.2011

Mudhens Sweep Busy Weekend:

The Mudhens played 3 games in 3 days, winning all 3 over this past weekend. Friday night in front of a great crowd (Wine Women & Baseball Night) the Hens beat St. Paul Sport n' Spine 8-1. Saturday the Hens traveled down to Lake City to take on the Serpents and came out victorious 8-4. Miesville then hosted Lake City on Sunday and again pulled out another victory 4-2.

Miesville is next in action Wednesday at home against the Minneapolis Angels @ 8pm.

Republican Eagle Lake City game recap.

6.14.2011

Upcomming Games:

Wednesday- Miesville @ Cannon Falls 7:30 pm
Friday- St Louis Park @ Miesville 8:00 pm
Saturday- Miesville @ Hampton 2 pm (make up game)
Sunday- Hampton @ Miesville 2 pm *** Dan's Bar Day ***

6.14.2011

Miesville Tops Northfield 13-0

Sunday afternoon Miesville travelled down to Northfield to take on the Knights in their first meeting of the season. Miesville go off to a quick start scoring 4 in the first inning. That would be all Mudhen's starter Erik Olson would need as he went 5 scoreless innings giving up 4 hits and securing the win for Miesville. Brian Meyers and John Hayes worked the 6th and 7th innings respectively, not allowing a baserunner. Offensively the Mudhens were lead by Andrew Hansen and Matt Van Der Bosch who each went 2-3. David Bruchu and Brad Beskau also added 2 hits a piece.

Republican Eagle recap.

Miesville will be in action next this Wednesday, June 15th @ 7:30 pm in Cannon Falls for another CCVL contest.

6.11.2011

Miesville Crush Cubs but Fall to the Caps in 10 Innings

Wednesday night Miesville pounded out 20 hits in a 25-1 win over the Minneapolis Cubs. The Cubs got on the scoreboard in the first with a lead off single followed by a pair of stolen bases and scoring on a ground out to short. But then it was all Miesville the rest of the night. Miesville scored 19 runs in the first two innings alone to put the game well out of hand early. Miesville was lead by Andrew Werner, Andrew Hansen, and Sam Ryan who slugged out three hits a piece.

Friday night Miesville lost a heart breaker to St. Paul Capitals 3-1 in 10 innings. Andrew Werner got the start for the Hens and pitched great only giving up 2 hits in 6 innings. The score was tied 1-1 in the 10th when the Caps hit a 2 run HR to take the lead. Offensively the Hens were lead by newcomer David Bruchu who went 3-5 on the night.

Miesville is next in action Sunday, June 12th in Northfield @ 2pm.

The Mudhens defeated Wannamingo in their home opener 9-3 at Jack Ruhr Field on Sunday. David Olson lead the Hens offensivey hitting a 2 run and later a 3 run homerun. Andrew Werner also hit his first homerun of the season.
Eric Olson started for Miesville going 4 innings and Max Ryan made his Mudhens debut pitching the next 3 innings while picking up his first win of the season.

The Mudhens return to action Tuesday night on the road vs. Burnsville.

Miesville is 2-0 on the year and 1-0 in the CCVL.

Republican-Eagle game recap