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Rochester Redhawks Earn Best Ever State Finish
3 Aug
Summary
- Rochester Redhawks secured third place at the state tournament.
- This marks the best state finish ever for a Redhawks team.
- The team finished the season with an impressive 25-10 overall record.
The Rochester Redhawks concluded their Division I American Legion baseball state tournament run with a historic third-place finish, their best performance ever at the state level. This achievement earned them the prestigious Red Haddox trophy.
The team's season ended on a somber note with a forfeit in the third-place game against St. Michael, a decision that disappointed players and coaches who hoped for one last on-field competition. Despite this anticlimactic ending, the Redhawks compiled an impressive 25-10 overall record for the summer.
Their journey to state included a crucial 11-inning victory in the First District tournament. At the state competition, they posted a 4-2 record. Their only losses were against Excelsior Blue, the eventual state champions, and Wayzata in the semifinals.
In the semifinal game against Wayzata, the Redhawks held an early lead but ultimately fell 8-2. Gavin Werneburg was a standout performer, going 3-for-3 with a double and a run scored. The team outscored opponents 36-17 throughout the tournament.
