Maple Grove Crimson Baseball
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est: 1997
9x Conference Champions
(most recently 2022)9x MSHSL State Tournament Participants
(most recently 2022)Crimson rally late but leave bases loaded to end a 2-1 defeat at Buffalo
Box Score 4/22/2024
Buffalo 2, Maple Grove 1
Cole Lindberg, Buffalo's starting pitcher, stymied the Crimson for four and two-thirds innings of no-hit baseball before Connor Wihlm finally broke the seal with a two-out double to right field. Meanwhile, Buffalo scratched across a single run in the second off MG starter Beckett Shimpa (3.1IP 3H 1ER 7K) on two walks, a single, and a passed ball. The Bison added their second (and eventual winning) run in the fourth with two singles, a walk, and a wild pitch.
The Crimson scored their lone run in the sixth to cut the lead in half. Nathan Schmidt walked to lead off the inning. Shimpa followed with a single to center field, and Schmidt moved to third on a fielder's choice. With one out, Evan O'Dwyer hit a sacrifice fly to center to score Schmidt. Brody Berglin followed with a single and Kayden Harney walked to load the bases with two outs, but Dylan Vokal flied out to right to end the threat.
After Matthew Kuno (2.2IP 2H 0R 3K) held Buffalo scoreless in the bottom of the sixth, Maple Grove came to bat ready to rally. Two one-out errors by the Bison second baseman, and a walk to Shimpa loaded the bases again for the Crimson. But, alas, it was not meant to be, as the Maple Grove three- and four-hitters struck out to end the game and give the Bison a 2-1 victory.
This week: at Buffalo, Tuesday 4/23, vs Anoka, Thursday, 4/25
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Maple Grove Baseball Picks Up 7-1 Win Over St Michael-Albertville
12:59 PM | Tuesday, April 16, 2024 (CCX MEDIA)
The Maple Grove baseball team scored seven unanswered runs to earn their second win of the season, defeating St. Michael-Albertville, 7-1.
The Crimson scored three runs in the fourth inning, including an RBI double from Brody Berglin that brought home Kaden Harney. Berglin went 2-for-3 with two RBI’s.
Nathan Schmidt also had a solid night at the plate, going 3-for-3 with 2 RBI’s.
Sam Hagen got the win on the mound for the Crimson, throwing four strikeouts in five innings and only allowing two hits.
Maple Grove advances to 2-2 on the year with the win over the Knights.
Maple Grove Baseball Building With Young Team
1:23 PM | Wednesday, April 3, 2024 (CCX MEDIA)
The Maple Grove baseball team has a lot of young talent, and a year of experience gained last spring should help the Crimson climb in the standings. The Crimson played several freshmen last season during an 11-13 campaign.
The team took a spring trip to Florida and played six scrimmages there before returning to Minnesota to continue preparing for the season. The pitching and defense should be solid this spring, and if the offense comes through Maple Grove should be pretty good.
Pitcher/1st Baseman Sam Hagen, pitcher Evan O’Dwyer, shortstop Kaden Harney, and 3rd baseman Nathan Schmidt are a few of the key returners for the Crimson.
They hope to open the season Friday at Rogers if field conditions permit.
Please help us congratulate our D1 & D2 athletes listed below who signed their National Letters of Intent to play collegiate sports next year at the Division 1 or Division 2 level.
Sam Hagen (Baseball) – University of Minnesota-Crookston | Abby Bulthuis (Volleyball) – Northwest Missouri State University | Dani Hahn (Acro/Tumbling) – Augustana University | Erika Imdieke (Track & Field) – University of Sioux Falls | Jessica Janicke (Gymnastics) – University of Arizona | Ellie Menning (Competition Cheer) – University of St. Thomas | Amelia Morton (Golf) – University of St. Thomas | Abby Quiram (Lacrosse) – Northern Michigan University | Bella Shipley (Hockey) – Minnesota State University, Mankato | Ryan Stendahl (Golf) – University of Minnesota, Twin Cities | Claire Stern (Basketball) – North Dakota State University | Dani Strom (Hockey) – University of St. Thomas | Abby Toso (Soccer) – Minnesota State University, Moorhead | Audrey Waterman (Volleyball) – Concordia University, St. Paul | Alissa Wernz (Softball) – South Dakota State University | Aubrey Wieser (Beach Volleyball) – Florida Southern University
Congrats on your commitment to UW-Oshkosh, Vann! #CrimsonProud
Congratulations on your commitment to Crookston, Sam! #CrimsonProud
2024 Varsity Baseball Schedule
(CHECK THE DROP DOWN SCHEDULE MENU FOR ALL LEVELS AND LOCATIONS - when finalized)
Current Schedule / with field location & game timesHOME GAMES IN BOLD
Friday, April 5, 2024 - Crimson @ Rogers [Rogers HS Baseball Field - 4:30pm] - L 3-2 (8inn)
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - Crimson @ Spring Lake Park [SLP High School - 4:30pm] - L 3-0
Thursday, April 11, 2024 - Crimson vs. Centennial [Crimson Field - 4:30pm] - W 2-1 (9inn)
Monday, April 15, 2024 - Crimson vs. St Michael-Albertville [Crimson Field - 4:30pm] - W 7-1
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - Crimson @ Andover [Andover HS - 4:30pm] - W 5-4
Monday, April 22, 2024 - Crimson @ Buffalo [Buffalo HS - 4:30pm] - L 2-1
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - Crimson @ Elk River [Hales Field - 4:30pm]
Thursday, April 25, 2024 - Crimson vs. Anoka [Crimson Field - 4:30pm]
***Monday, April 29, 2024 - Crimson vs. Edina [Gleason Field - 7pm]***
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - Crimson @ Totino-Grace [T-G HS - 4:30pm]
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - Crimson @ Armstrong [Armstrong HS - 4:30pm]
Monday, May 6, 2024 - Crimson @ Wayzata [Wayzata HS - 6:30pm]
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - Crimson vs. Champlin Park [Crimson Field - 4:30pm]
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - Crimson vs. Blaine [Crimson Field - 4:30pm]
Saturday, May 11, 2024 - Crimson vs. Mahtomedi [Crimson Field - 11am] - FROM APRIL 16
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - Crimson @ Coon Rapids [ Coon Rapids HS - 4:30pm]
Friday, May 17, 2024 - Crimson vs Osseo [Crimson Field - 4:30pm] - FROM APRIL 16
Monday, May 20, 2024 - Crimson @ Eden Prairie [Round Lake Stadium - 7pm]
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - Crimson vs. Mounds View [Gleason Field - 7pm]
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - Crimson (all levels) @ Brainerd [Brainerd HS - 5pm]
May 28-June 6, 2024 - Section 5AAAA Baseball Tournament [high seed / Osseo / Champlin Park]
June 13-14, 2024 - MSHSL AAAA Quarterfinals & Semifinals [CHS Field]
June 17, 2024 - MSHSL Championship Series [Target Field]
"Schedules" pull down menu on top banner has current schedules for all levels
NWSC website link at bottom of page also has up to date schedules
General inquiries: MGcrimsonbaseball@gmail.com | Coaches' contact information available on Crimson Coaches page
This is the official website of the Maple Grove High School baseball team.
We are a District 279 school in the Minnesota State High School League competing in section 5AAAA
Here is a link to the MSHSL webpage:
https://www.mshsl.org/schools/maple-grove-high-school/baseball/2022
For the most current game status for all baseball teams
(from NWS Conf Schedule):
