Brandon Helget

[Stark Longhorns @StarkLonghorns]

The definition of a State Tournament Birth. @D_Soup7

[Stark Longhorns @StarkLonghorns]

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@D_Soup7 punches our ticket to state @MBAState2023 with a 2RBI 2out single in the 14th. @theKleiner01 shuts the door getting the W in relief of @sellner_adam and @haala_zach. Games like today is why we play this dumb, no good, awesome game.

[Stark Longhorns @StarkLonghorns]

Congratulations to Sleepy Eye Post 7 Head Coach @haala_zach, Arian Saenz, and Talan Helget on winning the Legion D2 State Championship in Roseau!

[Stark Longhorns @StarkLonghorns]

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@_cox_mason⬇️has a monster day at the plate with 5H, 3 2B, 6RBI. @labat_nick, @SeanMathiowetz, and @BrandonHelget have 3H each with @theKleiner01 adding 2H. @JoshKopacek 6IP (W) and @averystevens8 1IP combine for the win on the mound.

[Stark Longhorns @StarkLonghorns]

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@BrandonHelget ⬇️ leads the Longhorns with 3H and 5RBI. @JoshKopacek (W), @haala_zach, and @theKleiner01 combine for the 2H SHO. @SeanMathiowetz 2H, 3RBI and @timothyseifert 2H pace the 13H attack.

[Stark Longhorns @StarkLonghorns]

Throw to Cox to DOMINATE!

[TownBallFacts @TownBallFacts]

Region 2C was just 3-18 in state games from 2016-2021. @StarkLonghorns have done their part to change that trend with an opening round 9-8 win over Maple Lake. They’ll matchup with @BlueOxBaseball who have won at least one tournament game in their last 5 appearances.

[Stark Longhorns @StarkLonghorns]

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Longhorns erupt for 6 in the 9th breaking a 1-all tie to advance to Labor Day. @sellner_adam⬇️was phenomenal going 8+ 3R, 6H, 7K. @haala_zach and Sellner with 2H to lead the offense. @SeanMathiowetz breaks it open with a 3R LL HR in the 9th.

[RKPhotos @photos_rk]

Congrats to the @StarkLonghorns! Thanks for the hospitality in your dugout! @fdm2022 @MinnBaseball

[NSPN - Minnesota @NSPNminnesota]

What a thrilling/heartbreaking finish in Dundas. David Surprenant bounces one to the right and Mason Cox squeaks past the catcher for the walk off, game winning run as @StarkLonghorns defeats @MapleLakeLakers 9-8. @MinnBaseball @DundasDukes

[Stark Longhorns @StarkLonghorns]

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@_cox_mason ⬇️ IF single scores @D_Soup7 for the walk-off victory. Haugo gets the win in relief going 5 great innings. Cox and @SeanMathiowetz each with 3H and @timothyseifert with 2H to lead the offense.

[Region2C @MBARegion2C]

After Maple Lake ties it in the top of the 9th, Stark loads the bases and walks it off in the bottom of the 9th!!!

[Faribault Lakers @FaribaultLakers]

TOMORROW ⁦@fdm2022⁩

[Region2C @MBARegion2C]

And that's the ballgame...Stark is headed to @fdm2022!!

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Another instant classic as we plate 3 in the bottom of the 8th to secure our spot in @fdm2022. @haala_zach goes the distance allowing 3R, 8H, 3K, 3BB. Haala also leads the offense with a 3B and the game tying 2B. Again, what a game.

[Stark Longhorns @StarkLonghorns]

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Running on fumes @JoshKopacek keeps it close with NU going the distance allowing 6R, 10H, 5K, 4BB as we fall in the seeding game. Kopacek also leads the offense with 2H, 2B. @BrandonHelget also collects 2H to lead the offense.

[Region2C @MBARegion2C]

Here's a pitcher giving it all for his team! @StarkLonghorns

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@labat_nick⬇️ single drives home @haala_zach for the walk-off win in an instant classic. @theKleiner01 goes 5 scoreless in relief of @sellner_adam getting the victory. Wow, what a game.

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The duo of @SeanMathiowetz⬇️ and @BrandonHelget⬇️ help Stark turn 6 double plays as we move on to play another day. @haala_zach 9IP, 1R, 8H, 4K, 3BB.
@D_Soup7 and @timothyseifert both with 2H, 2B. @_cox_mason also with 2H.
At SE tomorrow vs Courtland.

[Stark Longhorns @StarkLonghorns]

*Game Day*
Stark looks to keep the season alive as we tangle with Hated Rival @Ltown_Orioles at 5pm in Fairfax... Weather pending of course.
It's been a glorious weekend for farmer extraordinaire @timothyseifert ⬇️.