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est: 1997
9x Conference Champions
(most recently 2022)9x MSHSL State Tournament Participants
(most recently 2022)
Crimson Rally Late to Beat Falcons
Box Score 5/16/2024
Maple Grove 6, Armstrong 4
The Crimson put up an early run in the top of the first with singles from Beckett Shimpa (1/4, R) and Nathan Schmidt (2/3, BB, HR, 2R, RBI), a wild pitch, and an RBI fielder's choice from Kellen Riskedahl (2/4, R, RBI). Shimpa (W, 5IP, 4H, 3R, 5K) then took the mound and shut down Armstrong completely in four of five innings, allowing runs (3) only in the third inning.
With the score set at 3-1 entering the top of the sixth, Maple Grove rallied for four runs to take the lead. Schmidt led off with a walk, following by a Riskedahl double down the left field line. With runners at second and third, Gavin Kustermann (1/2, BB, R) walked to load the bases with one out after a ground out couldn't advance or score the runners. Kaden Harney (1/1, 2B, R, 2RBI) came on to pinch hit and doubled to left field to score two. With runners at second and third, a fly out ensued that couldn't score a run; however, Evan O'Dwyer (1/1, 2RBI) followed with a pinch-hit single to score both runners and give the Crimson a 5-3 lead.
Matthew Kuno (SV, 2IP, 1H, 1R, 2K) came on in the sixth for MG. After a scoreless bottom half of the sixth, Schmidt hit his third home run of the season to provide another insurance run. Kuno came back out and closed the game down, giving the Crimson their second road victory of the season, their eighth win in total, and bringing their record back to .500
Next: SENIOR NIGHT vs Osseo at Crimson Field, Friday 5:30pm
Rocky Road Woes Continue for Maple Grove
Box Score 5/14/2024
Coon Rapids 7, Maple Grove 6
Maple Grove jumped out to an early lead, plating two runs in the first against the Cardinals. Beckett Shimpa (1/3, R, BB) singled to start the rally, with Nathan Schmidt (0/3, R, HBP) getting hit by a pitch next to put runners at first and second. Kaden Harney (1/3, RBI, 2B, BB) followed with a run-scoring double, while Schmidt scored the second run of the inning on a balk by the Coon Rapids pitcher. The lead grew to four with an Evan O'Dwyer (2/3, R) single and a Brody Berglin (1/4, 2RBI, HR) two-run home run in the second inning.
Harney (3IP, 5H, 5ER, 2BB, 3K) started on the mound for MG and pitched a scoreless first inning before giving up four runs in the bottom of the second inning that tied the game. After a Cardinal error gave the Crimson another baserunner, Brady Aubut (1/4, RBI, R, 2B) doubled to put Maple Grove back in the lead, and scored himself on the second error of the inning.
The Crimson bats would score no more. With a pitching change for the red birds, the MG offense fell silent. Coon Rapids plated solo runs in the third, fourth, and sixth innings to take the NWSC victory and continue the road blues for Maple Grove. Crimson fall to 7-8 overall and 1-7 on the road this season.
Next for MG: at Armstrong, Thursday 4:30pm | Senior Night at Crimson Field vs Osseo, Friday 5:30pm
Maple Grove Baseball Tips Champlin Park
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
The Maple Grove baseball team scored four first-inning runs and never trailed as the Crimson beat Champlin Park 12-4 Tuesday.
After a run-scoring hit by Kaden Harney in the first, Kellen Riskedahl hit a three-run homer to give the Crimson a 4-0 lead after one.
The Rebels scored three runs in the third inning with both Brady Schornstein and Max Yanish driving in runs.
The Crimson went back ahead by three runs in the fifth with Nathan Schmidt driving in two runs with a double and Harney producing another run-scoring single.
Maple Grove put the game out of reach scoring five runs in the sixth inning.
Brody Berglin earned the win pitching for Maple Grove (6-6) while Preston Thielke took the loss for Champlin Park (7-4).
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Maple Grove Edges Edina in Three Hour Rain Game
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Nathan Schmidt came up clutch for the Maple Grove baseball team in the bottom of the seventh, hitting a walk-off, 2-run single to right field to give the Crimson a 10-9 win over Edina in a game that lasted three hours in off-and-on rain.
The heroics from Schmidt were part of a big performance from the senior that included six RBI’s on a 4-for-5 outing at the plate, including a two-run home run in the fourth.
The Crimson and Hornets went back-and-forth for most of the game, but Edina took a 9-8 lead in the top of the seventh.
Dylan Vokal led off the bottom of the seventh with a walk, which was followed by back-to-back successful bunt hits by Brody Berglin and Beckett Shimpa.
With the bases loaded, Schmidt delivered to give the Crimson the 10-9 win.
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.
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] - L 11-7
Thursday, April 25, 2024 - Crimson vs. Anoka [Gleason Fields - 4:30pm] - W 3-2
Monday, April 29, 2024 - Crimson vs. Edina [Gleason Fields - 7pm] - W 10-9
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - Crimson @ Totino-Grace [T-G HS - 4:30pm] - L 9-1
Monday, May 6, 2024 - Crimson @ Wayzata [Wayzata HS - 6:30pm] - L 3-2
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - Crimson vs. Champlin Park [Gleason Fields - 6:30pm] - W 12-4
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - Crimson vs. Blaine [Gleason Fields - 4:30pm] - L 3-0
Saturday, May 11, 2024 - Crimson vs. Mahtomedi [Crimson Fields - 11am] - W 9-6
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - Crimson @ Coon Rapids [ Coon Rapids HS - 4:30pm] - L 7-6
Thursday, May 16, 2024 - Crimson @ Armstrong [Armstrong HS - 4:30pm] - W 6-4
***Friday, May 17, 2024 - Crimson vs Osseo [Crimson Field - 5:30pm] - SENIOR NIGHT***
Monday, May 20, 2024 - Crimson @ Eden Prairie [Round Lake Stadium - 7pm]
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - Crimson vs. Mounds View [Gleason Fields - 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):
