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3 years
AAAnnnnnddd...I'm BACK! Cancer....5 months of chemo, side effects, 3 surgeries (one last Thursday) kept me away from baseball all summer, but TODAY I was able to shoot the @WatertownDevils vs @eaglelakeexpos game. It's great to be back! @zachjiten
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4 years
Something that gets overlooked with the uniqueness of Town Ball is that there will be boys in their teens playing ball with men that haven't seen their teen years for ...uumm...a while :-) The high schoolers on a team have probably been playing with those close to their age group
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So this is cool...the pitcher is the father of the short stop behind him. Again, one of the things that makes Town Ball so amazing, fathers can play on the same team as their son. Gotta love it! @NewGermanyCRVL @CRVL_Baseball @MinnBaseball
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This was one helluva a catch by Tyler Lang of the @BluejayNation_1 !! @MinnBaseball @NPShakJor2018
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6 years
I will just leave this here...
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Wait....What?! This @ClippersWatkins shortstop is going to be a freshmen...in high school? What a player!!
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Some great ball players on these photos! It was a perfect night for some All Star Baseball! @CRVL_Baseball @northstarleague @MinnBaseball @DelanoAthletics
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2 years
When you hit a 3-run Homer. @Avon_Laker @MinnBaseball (from back of camera)
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5 years
Gotta love the 'Whittaker Brother Hug' after the @yacardinals win!
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4 years
What does it feel like to hit a 2-run homerun in the top of the 10th to get your team to a 3 run lead? It feels like this. @WatertownDevils (someone tag Pat Tschida on this)
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3 years
I want to give a huge THANK YOU to my baseball family (and there are many of you) for all your kind words, positive thoughts, and prayers during this time. I love you all!! @CRVL_Baseball @MinnBaseball
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3 years
AAAnnnnnddd...I'm BACK! Cancer....5 months of chemo, side effects, 3 surgeries (one last Thursday) kept me away from baseball all summer, but TODAY I was able to shoot the @WatertownDevils vs @eaglelakeexpos game. It's great to be back! @zachjiten
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2 years
I thought I better find the absolute best-looking player from the @yacardinals team to show off their new away uniforms. This is, by far, the winner! @CRVL_Baseball #batboys @MinnBaseball @MNtownballUnis
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What a crazy ride this tournament was! Thank you @WatertownDevils for letting me be a part of it! You guys are the best!! @MinnBaseball @wch2021 @CRVL_Baseball @BluejayNation_1 @NewGermanyCRVL @MayerBlazers
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4 years
THEY ARE GOING TO STATE!!!!! First time since 2008 from what I've been told. Even though there wasn't a cooler to dump, the guys found some water bottles. @WatertownDevils @CRVL_Baseball @SpfdMilroy2020 @MinnBaseball
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A fraction of a second before the ball left the park. @WatertownDevils @zachjiten
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6 years
Baseball players have many roles. @KimballXpress @NPShakJor2018 @MinnBaseball n
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They say history repeats itself. Here is a sequence of shots with a play at the plate from a game tonight (2020) with @WatertownDevils vs @BluejayNation_1
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This is the run that put @Fairmontmartins up 2-1 over @WaconiaLakers I love it when the action in the background adds to the photo. @MinnBaseball @ScoreMonsterNow
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And there, beyond the 3rd base foul line in Watertown, the best seats in the house can be found. @WatertownDevils @DelanoAthletics #housegoals
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Could this bat boy be ANY cuter?? Seriously! @yacardinals @CRVL_Baseball @MinnBaseball
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I don't think I could have intentionally spaced the pitcher any better if I tried. I love it when a plan comes together. Can't wait for state!! #serendipity #scoreboardshot @spfdtigers @tomahawkeast @SpfdMilroy2020 @MinnBaseball
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This little dude, I asked him how old he was. He replied "I'm 5" I said wow, that was old! He corrected me quickly and said that 5 wasn't old, but when he turns 6, THEN he will be old😂🤣 @yacardinals Nothing beats hanging in the dugout with dad!
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Some more bling for the outfield fence! The @Colognebaseball surprised manager @CPexa with a sign to commemorate his induction into the Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame. Well deserved, Craig! @CRVL_Baseball @MinnBaseball Sign:CD Products,Waconia
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4 years
Sing it with me...🎵It's fun to stay at the Y....M..C...A... 🎵One of the @StPatrickIrish players entertained the crowd between innings. @MinnBaseball
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When you find out your wife and friends collaborated behind your back to get you into the Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame....you just might get emotional. @Colognebaseball Congrats, Craig Pexa! @CPexa
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4 years
I've shot games in rain, sleet, fog, and snow but NEVER have I shot in a BUG BLIZZARD! This was so crazy and maybe a little bit cool! The mayflies came out in droves during the @WatertownDevils and @Colognebaseball game.
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The tackle that started it all. After the last out for @Fairmontmartins , the pitcher's first move was to celebrate with his catcher. He did give him warning that he was coming, it seems 😂 @SpfdMilroy2020 @MinnBaseball
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2 years
Congrats @zachjiten for being the PLAYER OF THE GAME! @WatertownDevils
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I look forward to this shot when I do tournaments, the 'Leap onto the pile' shot! And @Fairmontmartins did not disappoint! Congrats, guys!! @MinnBaseball @SpfdMilroy2020
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@WatertownDevils I hope you have room in your dugout during @SpfdMilroy2020 for one more 😜CONGRATS on your ticket to state!!! @CRVL_Baseball @MinnBaseball
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3 years
Waconia's very own @CarlJPierson throwing out a pitch at the State Baseball Tourney as a city council member. A HUGE thanks to the city of Waconia for their support of the tournament. Carl also did a FANTASTIC job as the announcer!
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A big shout out to this @ClippersWatkins pitcher...he pitched his heart out all game! @SpfdMilroy2020
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There is ALWAYS time for some infielding practice with DAD! Grounders and pop flies were worked on before the @WaconiaLakers game @ProfeOlson
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Just a dad playing catch with his son before the @7cRegion game. Best photos of the day! @WaconiaLakers @CRVL_Baseball @MinnBaseball
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I never wish that a player gets hit with a pitch, because that wouldn't be very nice. HOWEVER, it does make a good photo if you can capture it. You can actually see the ripple on his pants from the force of the ball. This had to hurt! @WatertownDevils
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May all the umps have a great day today! We couldn't do it without you. @fdm2022 @MinnBaseball @NWumpires
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This might just be one of my favorite photos I took from the @FOX9 Townball Tour that was in Watertown this past week. I don't know all the details of his story with Watertown baseball, but he is credited with naming the team @WatertownDevils @CRVL_Baseball @MinnBaseball
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4 years
Speaking of father/son Town Ball moments, this is probably one of my all-time favorite shots. @KimballXpress in the 2017 championship game, son hits a 2-run homerun to win the game and his dad is the manager. Luckily I got the shot of him rounding 3rd. Epic.
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4 years
Great pitching by @joshlenz24 to get @yacardinals the 'W' to head to the @SpfdMilroy2020 State Tournament.
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3 years
The @WatertownDevils fans definitely did not disappoint today! What a great crowd!
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To set the record straight: no, I am not doing photos in the dugout because I have a kid on a team. I know...it's confusing...a female doing sports photos... but I do sports photography, have for a while. And it's one of my favorite things to do.
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The Littlest Player. @yacardinals
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@FaribaultLakers definitely have their 'ducks in a row' with their draftees @MinnBaseball @MBAState2023 @MontyMallards
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Another bat boy in training for the @yacardinals who already have some of the best bat boys in the business! Matt Mann and Mini Matt Mann carrying a bat almost as big as he is. How cool is that??
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This player from @WMBaseball1 will be someone to keep an eye on for the future of town ball. Intense, focused, fast around the bases, and a great guy in the dugout. Also plays for @WatertownDevils
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GRAND SLAM!!! A homer by @BlufftonBraves #17 ties the game in the top of the 8th! 6-6. @MinnBaseball @MBAState2023
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Then and Now. Game photos from @WatertownDevils wouldn't be complete without this shot. @zachjiten has done this for me since 6-12-17, at least that is the first time I could find a photo. It's kinda become our thing. This is always my last shot of the game...Love you, Zach!
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3 years
A bit of celebration from @WatertownDevils after @B_Smith28 brought in 3 runs with his hit to give them a 4-3 lead
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Just a boy playing catch with his dad before the @7cRegion championship game today. @WaconiaLakers @MinnBaseball
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4 years
What a great game between the @WatertownDevils and @BluejayNation_1 Excitement, controversy, close scoreboard, extra innings; but that's what you get when 2 good teams play each other, a great game of baseball that was fun for the fans. Watertown advances to the region playoff.
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A quick shout out to all the bat boys of the tourney! @WatertownDevils @MinnBaseball
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Congrats @StarkLonghorns ! Thanks for the dugout time❤ @MinnBaseball @fdm2022
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@zachjiten Thanks for taking our traditional shot!! Great game tonight! @WatertownDevils Can't wait to see you guys at the state tourney!
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Lots of orange here today for the @Colognebaseball . @mbastate19 @MinnBaseball
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@Fairmontmartins congrats on the win and THANKS for sharing your dugout with me tonight! You guys were hilarious, I truly enojoyed the experience! Hopefully I will get to do more of your games. @ScoreMonsterNow @MinnBaseball
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Remember when the @CRVL_Baseball and the @northstarleague did the All Star Game thing? Well, if you missed it, here is a gallery of awesomeness! Share, retweet, buy the photo, etc. @MinnBaseball
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Jimmy John's might be Freaky Fast, but this kid....this kid is FREAKY GOOD! And he's an 8th grader!! His short stop skills are INSANE! @WatertownDevils sign him now!! @WMBaseball1
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The helmet...the feels.....very nice. 😢🖤🧡🖤 @brownton_bruins #FlyHigh22
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The ceremonial first pitch at the @7cRegion game honored a former player for the @WinstedWildcats and his family. His smile after the pitch says it all! @MinnBaseball @CRVL_Baseball
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Congrats to the @RochMNRoyals on their win!! Thanks for the dugout hospitality! @fdm2022 @MinnBaseball
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Congrats to the Player of the Game, Holt Hunziker from @WatertownDevils ! @MinnBaseball @fdm2022
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@CS_Rockies thanks for the fun game! Congrats on moving on in the tournament! I will see you when you take on @WatertownDevils . @fdm2022 @MinnBaseball
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So many people showed up to see @Colognebaseball play today! Some of these guys were on the '72 team, which is the last time Cologne made it to the state tournament. @mbastate19 #orangenation
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On deck and in the hole. @spfdtigers
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Here is the edited version of that catch by @HutchHuskies in the @LastrupLakers game today.
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When the traveling trophy is on the line, and the game ends in a tie, the managers decide to determine the winner themselves. @Colognebaseball @Thechargersclub
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With over 1500 people in attendance today at the Class C Championship game, you had to get there early if you wanted a prime seat. These 3 knew that. @MinnBaseball @wch2021
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4 years
Some impressive skies over Springfield @SpfdMilroy2020 tonight at the @yacardinals and @UHBulldogs game.
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Nice sunset here at the @spfdtigers vs. @SearlesGrizz
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@freightbaseball thanks for the fun in your dugout! @MinnBaseball @MBAState2023
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@fdm2022 you have quite the young field workers at your tournament 😄 @DundasGC @FaribaultLakers @MinnBaseball @DundasDukes These just might beat the cuteness of puppies @TownBallTuesday
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Waiting for Dad to get back to the dugout. @WaconiaLakers
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He hasn't changed a bit since 2018 @BuckmanGoats Thanks for the re-creation of this shot. Happy to say my camera did not break this time 😃
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“The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball." @spfdtigers
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Congrats to the @StarkLonghorns ! Thanks for the hospitality in your dugout! @fdm2022 @MinnBaseball
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The hit that won the game. @yacardinals congrats!!
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The end of an exciting game with the @DumontSaints ! A walkoff hit in the 12th to win 7-6. I don't think I've ever seen a 'climb the fence' celebration before. Good luck in the tournament! @MinnBaseball @fdm2022
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Congrats to these two on those incredibly important home runs to get them to the state tourney! @WaconiaLakers @Schiffdaddy8
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These guys are ready!! Have a great game, Umps!! @MinnBaseball @fdm2022 @NWumpires
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A big CONGRATS to Chris Odegaard for the MVP of the tournament! @BluejayNation_1
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I do like shooting in the rain, not so much when it's 50 degrees outside, but it does make for interesting photos. @Fairmontmartins @SpfdMilroy2020 @MinnBaseball @StPatrickIrish
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If there was a Most Adorable Bat Boy on the Planet contest, this guy would certainly be a contender!! @yacardinals
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Packed house here at New Prague. Still tied at 0 after 12 1/2. @MinnBaseball
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And with this out, @freightbaseball is the B State Champion! @MinnBaseball @MBAState2023
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Now here is a sequence of shots with a play at the plate from a game in 2019 between @WatertownDevils and @Colognebaseball Fun fact: The runner in 2020 is the catcher from 2019.
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THE CELEBRATION. @freightbaseball the new Class B Champs! @MBAState2023
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Big shout out to @Fox9Sports @HobieFOX9 for coming out to the @Colognebaseball vs @BoniSaints game. Hobie did a GREAT job throwing out the first pitch! Hopefully you can come and catch a game another time. And have more curds...can't forget the curds!
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2018 and 2020....the hair is a bit longer and the glove is different. @RichmondBall @SCLBaseball
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Warming up his dad before the All Star Game. Although with his form, this little guy will be an All Star himself in a short time. @CRVL_Baseball @DelanoAthletics @brownton_bruins @northstarleague @MinnBaseball
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Congrats to @BluejayNation_1 on being #1 in the Crow River! Great job, players!
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Waiting for the fun to begin between @Wtrvindians and @LorettoLarks @fdm2022 @MinnBaseball
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@WaconiaLakers here is Jeff chasing a simple pop up before the @WinstedWildcats game. Impressive. I think he is actually tapping out in one photo :-) @friedrichmike13
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@zachjiten here's the edited version :-) Not just the back of the camera.
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A fraction of a second before the ball left the park. @WatertownDevils @zachjiten
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Congrats to Christian Johnson from @Colognebaseball He signed a professional baseball contract with the @canaries onFriday.
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