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Martins rally in 8th to down Redbirds

LUVERNE — Thanks to a six-run eighth inning, the Fairmont Martins ended their regular season with a 7-1 win over the Luverne Redbirds on Friday night in an amateur baseball game. Spencer Chirpich was 2 for 4 with two RBIs to lead the Fairmont bats, while Levi Becker was 2 for 4 and Luke Becker was 2 for 5. Chirpich got the start on the mound for Fairmont and went seven innings, allowing seven hits and no walks for one earned run while striking out six. Nate Soelter pitched two innings in relief and allowed two hits and no walks for no runs while striking out three. After a ...

Martins prep for playoffs, this time in Class B

FAIRMONT – With the Minnesota Baseball Association wrapping up its regular season of amateur baseball, the Fairmont Martins find themselves in the upper echelon of the Class B standings as they gear up for another playoff run. The Martins finished their season at 10-2, posting an 8-1 ...

Fairmont falls to National in Sub-State tourney 

MANKATO – Fairmont Junior Legion Post 36 dropped to Mankato National Junior Legion 13-3 on Thursday night in a DI Sub-State G Junior Legion Baseball Tournament elimination game at Wolverton Field. National ended the game in the sixth due to the 10-run lead rule. Despite starting several innings with guys on base, the Fairmont offense couldn’t keep up with Mankato’s scoring attack. The Fairmont bats began the contest with some rhythm after a Mankato error turned pitcher Joseph Hackett’s single into a double. However, this rally quickly faded. After Hackett got thrown out ...

Fairmont falls short to Marshall rally

MANKATO – Marshall Junior Legion Black edged Fairmont Junior Legion Post 36, 3-2, in the opening round of the DI Sub-State G Junior Legion Baseball Tournament on Wednesday at Wolverton Field. The back-and-forth Bracket G contest showed the resiliency of Marshall head coach Chace ...

CER hosts 46th annual Fairmont Summer Run

FAIRMONT — The annual Fairmont Summer Run is upon us once more. Entering its 46th consecutive year, this outing consistently provides fun and family-friendly races to athletes of all age groups and abilities. “The purpose is to have an opportunity for those who are interested in ...

Cardinal Camp returns for 19th season

FAIRMONT – It’s never too early to start thinking about football for Fairmont coach Mat Mahoney. With the famous Cardinal Camp starting this week, kids of all age groups flock to learn the Xs and Os preached by the Fairmont High School program. This year's camp is held from July 21-24 ...