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WELCOME TO THE HOME OF
SUPERIOR LAKERS BASEBALL est. 2004
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The Lakers were established in 2004 by Adam and Kyle Peterson. The Lakers are located at the tip of Lake Superior in Superior, Wisconsin. The team plays its league games in the Upper 13 League that comprises of the Bayside Vipers, Oulu Blue Jays, Ashland Merchants, Port Wing Boilers, Proctor Padres and the Ashland C&S Design. Many of the players in the league and many that make up the Lakers play at the colleges located in Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota such as the University of Minnesota-Duluth, University of Wisconsin-Superior, and the College of St. Scholastica. The Lakers have made the WBA Playoff appearances in 2004, 2005, and 2006 which was their first and only WBA State Tournament appearance. The Lakers were Upper 13 League Champions in 2005 and Runners-Up in 2004 & 2006. The Lakers play their home games at Fichtner Memorial Complex in Hermantown, MN.
LAKERS OUTSLUGGED, SPLIT SEASON WITH VIPERS
July 5, 2009
~ The Superior Lakers took one on the chin a day after celebrating the 4th of July, losing to the Bayside Vipers 9-4 in a slug fest in which the Lakers could not keep up. Marcus Besonen was the answer for the Vipers as he went for the complete game only getting knocked around in the 4th inning in which he surrendered the 4 runs. Besonen finished the game only allowing 7 hits while striking out 10. The Lakers got 4 scoreless innings out of starter Josh Foreman before elbow tightness set in. Josh Taran took the ball in the 5th and a combination of hits and walks put a four up on the board for the Vipers. The Lakers answered back that same inning as Foreman and Kyle Peterson each knocked in 2 runs apiece. Chris Musser went to the hill in the 5th but the Vipers bats were just too much as he gave up four more runs while allowing 3 hits, with 2 being triples. Hansen took to the hill for the last 3 innings and only allowed one run but the Lakers bats were silenced as they went quietly into the evening.
The Lakers (9-5 overall, 4-2 U-13) are back in action this Saturday in Ashland to face the Merchants at 1:30pm. The Lakers will then play in Port Wing against the Boilers for a twin bill starting at 1:30pm.
LAKERS RIDE THE FOREMAN TRAIN PAST THE XPRESS
July 1, 2009
~ The Superior Lakers continued their winning ways Tuesday at Ordean Field with a 3-0 win over the Duluth Xpress. The Lakers, Josh Foreman took the ball and got his first Lakers win throwing a complete game shutout in doing so. Foreman scattered 5 hits while walking 2 and striking out 8 on the day. The Lakers notched 8 hits on the day with two coming from Matt Engelmeier and Matt Uher. Engelmeier knocked in the 2nd run and Uher belted a solo homerun in the top of the 9th inning. Also collecting hits for the Lakers were Justin Baker, Kyle Peterson, Cameron Stelljes, and Chris Musser added a double.
The Lakers (9-4 overall, 4-1 U-13 League) are back in action this Sunday when they return home to Hermantown to face the Bayside Vipers at 1:30pm. The Lakers sit currently tied for first place in the Upper 13 League while the Vipers are tied for 3rd with a 5-2 record.
LAKERS GIVE PADRES THE CHILLS
The Superior Lakers improved to 8-4 overall on the season and 4-1 in the Upper 13 League with their 12-1 win over the Proctor Padres on Sunday. The Lakers pounded out 18 hits on the day with Josh Foreman leading the way with 4 hits that included a double and 2 RBI's. Jason Polikowsky went a perfect 3 for 3 on the day with 1 RBI while Kory Maier, Justin Baker, Kyle Peterson, Matt Uher and Joby Davidsavor each chipped in 2 hits apiece with Peterson collecting 3 RBI's while Maier added 2 RBI's. The real story of the game was Nathan Windschill's 5 innings of work that got him the win. Chilly's dynamic performance was one for the ages as he hit em with fastballs and curve balls all day long. Chilly surrendered only one run on 4 hits while walking 4, hitting another while striking out 6.
The Lakers are back in action Tuesday evening when they face off against the Duluth Xpress in the "bridge battle", 6pm at Ordean Field in Duluth.
LAKERS STRIKE GOLD IN HIBBING
June 22, 2009
~ The Superior Lakers won the 2nd annual “Hull Rust” in Hibbing, MN this past weekend. The Lakers defeated the host team, the Hibbing Miners, in the opening game in walk off fashion 6-5. The Lakers got down 6-2 after committing 5 errors in the 2nd inning. The Lakers battled back in the 4th, scoring 5 runs that put them ahead 7-6 until the Miners worked across a run in the top of the 7th inning. That set up a dramatic finish for the Lakers as Justin Baker lead off the inning with a single. Baker then stole second and took 3rd on the errant throw to second. Well it just took Josh Foreman one pitch to be the hero as he crushed a ball to the right center gap, plating Baker for the winning run. Rounding out the offense for the Lakers was Foreman with 3 hits, Baker and Kory Maier with 2 hits apiece, while Cameron Stelljes, Cory Wilander, and Brent Engstrom each singled. Winning pitcher, Joby Davidsavor went for the complete game as he surrendered 7 runs (2 earned) on 10 hits while walking 1 and striking out 3.
The Lakers faced off against the defending champions, the Metro Merchants, in the semi-final game. The Merchants defeated the Lakers in last year’s championship game 6-0 but this year would be very different. The Lakers started off flat once again falling to 4-0 after only 2 innings of play. The Lakers, who were facing the same pitcher they saw last year, started to chip away plating 1 run in the 4th, 5th, and 6th inning. The Merchants scored another run in the 6th that left the Lakers down 5-3 headed into the bottom of the 7th. Maier started the inning with a triple to the right-center gap that got the ball rolling. After a Baker ground out, Foreman singled up the middle. Kyle Peterson then singled to right before Chris Musser found the right field chalk line to tie up the game. Stelljes then worked a 9 pitch at bat to get a walk, loading the bases for Matt Uher. Uher put a dent in the ball, one hopping the right-center fence for the game winning hit, defeating the Merchants 8-7 and completing the second walk-off win for the Lakers in one day. Rounding out the offense for the Lakers was Uher with 3 hits. Maier, Baker, Stelljes and Peterson each had 2 hits while Foreman and Joby Davidsavor each chipped in 1 hit apiece. Foreman started on the mound for the Lakers going 6 innings getting the no decision. Foreman surrendered 5 runs (2 earned) on 6 hits, walking 3 and striking out 7. Nathan Windschill took the mound in the 7th, collecting his first win for the Lakers allowing no runs on 1 hit, while striking out 1.
In the championship game, the Lakers played a familiar foe, the Itasca Indians (Grand Rapids, MN). This game was in the books before it started as the Lakers put it on cruise control for the 9-1 win. The story of the game was Josh Taran as he went for the complete game win allowing 1 run on 5 hits while walking 3 and striking out 9. The Lakers got 3 hits and 3 RBI’s each from Maier and Peterson to lead the way while Baker had 2 hits and 2 RBI’s and Foreman and Andrew Christensen each had 1 to round out the Lakers offense.
The Lakers (7-4 overall, 3-1 Upper 13 League) are back in action this Sunday when they are in Proctor, MN to face the Padres at 1:30pm in an Upper 13 League game. They will then be at Ordean Field in Duluth, MN on Tuesday, June 30th to face the Duluth Xpress in a non-conference game at 6:00pm.
(click team photo for link to Minnesota Baseball website's story)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT THIS SEASON!
The Superior Lakers would like to thank the following supporters of Superior Lakers baseball. Without you, it would not be possible to enjoy playing amateur baseball in the Twin Ports area. THANK YOU!
-Aces on 29th in Superior, Wisconsin
-Superior Beverages(Budweiser) in Superior, Wisconsin
-Buzz Hair Salon in Superior, Wisconsin
-Sammy's Pizza & Restaurant in Duluth, Minnesota
(click photos for Sponsors page)
LAKERS BACK IN "HULL RUST" TOURNEY IN HIBBING
The Superior Lakers will head back to Hibbing, Mn to playin the "Hull Rust" tournament again on June 19th-21st. The Lakers will take on the Hibbing Miners in game one at 9pm, Friday evening. Other teams that are in the tournament are the: Grand Rapids Indians, Proctor Padres, Hinckley Knights, Warroad Muskie, Bemidji Mudcats, and Metro Knights. Games will be played at Al Nyberg Field in Hibbing, Mn.
LAKERS LOSE FIRST U-13 GAME
June 15, 2009
~The Superior Lakers lost their first Upper 13 League game Sunday as they could not get the bats going in a 3-1 loss to the Oulu Blue Jays in Oulu, Wisconsin. The Lakers got on the board in the first inning with a lead off walk from Kory Maier, a sacrifice bunt by Justin Baker, and an RBI single from Josh Foreman. The Lakers offense really sputtered from there as they only had 4 hits on the day from Baker, Foreman, Kyle Peterson and Cameron Stelljes. Taking the Loss for the Lakers was Josh Foreman(0-2) who went 7 innings allowing 3 runs(1 earned) on 6 hits, walking 5 and striking out 2. Chris Musser worked a scoreless 8th inning allowing a hit and striking out 2.
The Lakers(5-4 overall, 3-1 U-13) are back in action this weekend as they will travel to Hibbing, MN for the weekend to play in the "Hull Rust Invitational" tournament. The Lakers will match up with the host team, the Hibbing Miners on Friday night at 9pm. If the Lakers win they will play at 4:30pm Saturday and if they lose they will play at 2pm, also on Saturday. The Championship game, which the Lakers reached last season before being defeated by the Metro Merchants, is on Sunday at 3pm. All games will be played at Al Nyberg Field in Hibbing, MN.
(click logo for tournament bracket, directions to ballfield and campground)
BAKER NAMED PLAYER OF THE WEEK
May 26, 2009
Justin Baker has been selected as the Upper 13 League's Player of the Week for the first week of the season. Baker had three hits, including a home run, and three runs scored in the Lakers' 8-4 victory over the Ashland Merchants at Hermantown on May 17.
Baker is currently atop the leader board in doubles(3), HR's(2), while he is second in avg.(.409), and runs scored(6) in only 6 games so far this season.
LAKERS POUND PADRES, MOVE TO 3-0 IN LEAGUE
May 25, 2009
~ The Superior Lakers continued their winning ways on Memorial Day by defeating the Proctor Padres 11-3 in an Upper 13 League match up. The Lakers sent Travis Taran to the mound for the first time since 2006 when they made the WBA State Tournament. Taran didn't dissapoint as he got the win going 6 innings allowing 3 runs on 8 hits, walking 3 and striking out 4. Chris Musser made his Laker debut on the mound going the next 2 innings allowing no runs on 1 hit but walked 4 and struck out 3. Lakers, Nathan Windschill, was handed the ball in the 9th and he struck out the side.
The Lakers offense was no where to be found until the bats woke up in the 4th inning with 2 outs as they plated 8 runs in that inning. Leading the Lakers was Kory Maier and Travis Taran who each had 2 hits with Taran having 2 doubles. The Lakers also got hits from Kyle Peterson, Chris Musser, Cameron Stelljes, Matt Engelmeier, Andy Ross, and Nate Taran.
The Lakers (4-2 overall, 3-0 U-13 League) are back in action this Friday night when they will travel to Grand Rapids, MN to take on the Indians at 7:30pm. The Lakers will be back home for a game against the Port Wing Boilers on Sunday that will start at 1:30pm.
LAKERS ANCHOR: This was the first game that all three Taran's have been playing for the Lakers at the same time..... Lakers co-owner, Adam Peterson, coached his high school team in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to the 5A State Championship defeating Nationally ranked #7 La Cueva 6-5. Peterson has been the assistant coach for 2 State Championship teams in 3 seasons...... Missing in action today was Josh Foreman who woke up and felt a pop in his neck so he went to the hospital. Luckily the doctors have come to the conclusion that it is just a strained muscle and he will be OK. Merry Memorial Day to all!
LAKERS OUTLAST VIPERS
May 24, 2009
~ It took the Lakers 14 innings but they earned their second Upper 13 League win on Sunday by defeating the Bayside Vipers 2-1. The Lakers got great pitching performances out of starter, Josh Foreman and Nate Taran. Foreman went the first 6 innings allowing 1 run that was unearned on 4 hits while walking 1 and striking out 3. Josh Taran turned in a heroic effort going the next 8 innings, not allowing a run on 3 hits while walking 3, hitting another and striking out 7. Tarans efforts allowed the Lakers to finally plate a run in the top of the 15 innings. Nate Taran led off the inning by getting hit by a pitch. Nate Taran went all the way to third on a wild pick off throw by relief pitcher Marcus Besonen. Nate Taran was plated one pitch later as Justin Baker hit a fly ball to the right fielder that was not able to gun down the speedy Taran. The Lakers offense was great until they had runners on base. In 15 innings of play, the Lakers left 21 men on base. For the Lakers, Baker, Foreman, Kyle Peterson and Brandon Hansen each had 2 hits apiece. Rounding out the hitting for the Lakers were Kory Maier, Chris Musser, Jason Polikowsky, Andy Ross, and Nate Taran who each chipped in with 1 hit.
The Lakers are next in action on Memorial Day at Fichtner Memorial Complex in Hermantown, MN against the Proctor Padres. Game time will be at 1:30pm(CST)
LAKERS WIN UPPER 13 LEAGUE OPENER
May 17, 2009
~ The Superior Lakers jump started their Upper 13 League schedule with an 8-4 win over the Ashland Merchants. Lakers pitcher, Joby Davidsavor went 6 innings to get the win, allowing 4 runs on 7 hits while walking 2 and striking out 5. Josh Taran then went the next 3 innings for the save. Taran allowed no runs on 1 hit, walked 2 and struck out 2. The Lakers were led offensively by Justin Baker. Baker collected 3 hits, 2 being doubles and the other a home run. Rounding out the hitting were Matt Uher and Kyle Peterson with doubles while Nick Garramone and Jason Polikowsky each had singles.
The Lakers(2-2 overall, 1-0 U-13) are next in action this upcoming weekend on Sunday when they match up with the Bayside Vipers, 1:30pm at Ted Whereatt Field. They will also play on Memorial Day against the Proctor Padres at Fichtner Memorial Complex in Hermantown, MN starting at 1:30pm.
Chubs Lake Dooms Lakers
May 12, 2009
The Superior Lakers kicked off their season with a 3 game series against the UMD Club Bulldogs and went 1-2 on the weekend. In the first game the Lakers go out to a 6-2 lead but fell flat in the 8th and 9th inning to lose 7-6. Starting pitcher, Josh Foreman went 6 innings allowing 2 runs(1 earned) on 3 hits while walking 1 and striking out 8. Josh Taran took over from there and took the loss. Taran went 3 innings, giving up 5 runs(3 earned) on 5 hits while walking 2 and striking out 4. Collecting hits for the Lakers were Justin Baker, Chris Musser and Kyle Peterson who had two hits apiece while Foreman, Cameron Stelljes, and Andrew Christensen each had one.
The Lakers fared better in the second game as they got their first win of the season, winning 6-5. Winning pitcher, Joby Davidsavor started the game for the Lakers going 7 2/3 innings allowing 4 runs(3 earned) on 6 hits while walking 1 and striking out 4. Josh Taran saved the game going 1 1/3 innings allowing 1 run(unearned) on 1 hit while striking out 1. The Lakers got 2 hits from Matt Uher, and Matt Engelmeier. Baker, Foreman, Peterson, Stelljes and Nick Garramone each had a hit apiece.
In the series finale, the Lakers had to dig themselves out of a hole right from the start. Starting pitcher, Nathan Windschill allowed 4 runs on 2 hits while walking 5, and not recording an out before handing the ball over to Taran who got the Lakers back to the dugout without giving up another run. Taran finished 3 innings allowing no runs on no hits, walking 2 and striking out 5. Brandon Hansen relieved Taran from there and took the loss going 3 2/3 innings allowing 5 runs(4 earned)on 5 hits while walking 1 and striking out 5. Hansen surrendered a two out, walk off 3-run home run to lose the game for the Lakers, 9-7. The Lakers started out hot offensively scoring 6 of their 7 runs in the first 4 innings but from there the bats quieted. Justin Baker belted a two run home run off fellow Laker, Chris Musser in the 2nd inning. Uher, Foreman, Stelljes, Garramone, and Ryan Hendry also collected hits in the loss.
Next up for the Lakers (1-2 overall) will be the Upper 13 League opener against the Ashland Merchants at 1:30pm. The game will be played at Fichtner Memorial Complex in Hermantown, MN.
The Superior Lakers kick off the 2009 season this upcoming weekend with their first ever match up against the UMD Club Bulldogs. This is the first inaugural season for the UMD Club team, who have already notched their first notable win against the club team from the University of Minnesota, with a 20-10 win last weekend. The Lakers will have a new look to them as they are down to four players from the original team that started in 2004. Here is a look position by position.
Pitchers: With long time Lakers ace, Mark Erickson, most likely gone for the season, newcomers, Josh Foreman(Shawano, WI) and Cole Hytjan(Eden Praire, MN) will top the Lakers staff as both just finished up their season for UMD. Another newcomer will be lefty, Joby Davidsavor(Amery, WI) who has pitched for the Osceola Braves prior to joining the Lakers staff. The bullpen will be led by a returning Laker, Josh Taran(Hermantown, MN), who will see a lot of appearances this season. Rounding out the pitching for the Lakers will be Brandon Hansen (Superior, WI), Andy Ross(Superior, WI), Chris Musser(Eau Claire, WI), Zach Sitek(Superior, WI), and Nathan Windschill(Location, Unknown).
Catcher: The Lakers backstop will change hands once again this summer as Matt Uher(Owatonna, MN) will handle the majority of the catching duties. Spelling Uher behind the dish will be Justin Baker(Hermantown, MN), Kyle Peterson(Superior, WI), Nick Garramone(Duluth, MN) Matt Johnson (Superior, WI), Musser and Jason Polikowsky(St. Cloud, MN).
Infield: The Lakers will have a merry go round in the infield this season as they have yet to set an infield. Matt Engelmeier(Hermantown, MN), Baker, Andrew Christensen (Hermantown, MN), Foreman, Peterson, Musser, Ross, Polikowsky and Garramone could all see time at the hot corner this season. Hansen, Ross, Foreman, and Musser will be the main stays at shortstop and second base this season. Ryan Hendry(Superior, WI), Peterson, Garramone, Polikowsky and Cameron Stelljas will be sharing duties at 1st and most likely the DH spot of the lineup.
Outfielders: The Lakers will feature at least 10 outfielders this season and they will include: Uher, Baker, Sitek, Hansen, Davidsavor, Engelmeier, Sean Graskey(Superior, WI), Phil Karaba(Superior, WI), Johnson and Kory Maier(Park Falls, WI).
Lakers Anchor: All in all, the Lakers will have a different look in the 2009 season. A look that will include at least 10 new ball players. The Lakers all time record for their opening game is 4-1. Peterson, Hansen, Karaba and Hendry are the remaining four Lakers that were on the original roster in 2004. The Lakers will be giving the ball to Josh Foreman for game one on Saturday and Joby Davidsavor in game two. Sunday's starter has yet to be announced. Game times are as follows: Saturday @ 1pm & 3:30pm, Sunday @ 2pm. All 3 games will be played at Carlton's baseball field.
Directions to Carlton's Field:
Take I-35 S. 15 mi
Take the MN-45/ CR-45 exit, EXIT 239, toward SCANLON/ CLOQUET. 0.2 mi
Merge onto MN-45 E via the ramp on the LEFT toward CARLTON/ WRENSHALL. 2.7 mi
MN-45 E becomes CR-1. 0.6 mi
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto S TERRACE/ CR-3. Continue to follow CR-3. 1.2 mi
Turn RIGHT onto E CHUB LAKE RD. 0.9 mi
Turn RIGHT onto CHUB LAKE PARK RD/ TOWNSHIP 105. 0.1 mi
End at [1400-1499] Chub Lake Park Rd Carlton, MN 55718
LAKERS FIND NEW HOME
The Lakers began playing at the "Ted Whereatt Field" in Superior, WI for the first 4 years of their existence. Then as that was closed down to try and make it a respectable baseball field, the Lakers moved to "The Babe" also known as Morrie Arnovich Field in Superior, WI. Field availability and costs were too high there so the move was made this off season. The Lakers will play their home games at the Hermantown Baseball Field which is apart of the Fichtner Memorial Complex located on the Northeast corner of the Maple Grove and Ugstad Road intersection in Hermantown, MN. We hope to see the same great fans that have always supported the Lakers and hopefully bring amateur baseball back to the great city of Hermantown.
Directions from Superior: Directions from Superior to Hermantown's Baseball Field:
1: Start out going WEST on BELKNAP ST/US-2/US-53-BR toward FISHER AVE.
2: Turn RIGHT onto HAMMOND AVE. 1.0 mi
3: HAMMOND AVE becomes I-535 N/US-53 N (Crossing into MINNESOTA). 2.5 mi
4: Merge onto US-53 N via the exit on the LEFT toward 21ST AVE W. 4.2 mi
5: Turn LEFT onto US-53 N/MN-194 W/MILLER TRUNK HWY. 0.5 mi
6: Turn LEFT onto COUNTY ROAD 6/MAPLE GROVE RD. 3.6 mi
7: End at Ugstad Rd & Maple Grove Rd Hermantown, MN 55811
Estimated Time: 21 minutes Estimated Distance: 12.21 miles
LAKERS ADD GAMES AGAINST UMD CLUB TEAM
The Superior Lakers will kick off their season a bit earlier than usual in 2009 as they have set up two games against the UMD Club team on May 9th and May 10th with weather depending. The games will be a good tune up for the players that are not currently playing college ball. This is the first year for the UMD Club team as they will play teams such as the Mankato Club team, U of W Madison Club team, and St. Johns JV. The UMD Club team is looking to have one traveling team of 34-35 players and still have enough for the remaining players to split into two teams and play each other on the weekends that the traveling team is gone.
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