Mustangs Baseball 
2007
Varsity Game Schedule/Results
| Date | Time | Opponent | Location |
| 4/9/2007 | 4:00PM | @White Bear Lake | Win 4-3 |
| 4/13/2007 | 4:00PM | Forest Lake | Loss 3-0 |
| 4/14/2007 | 2:30PM | @Minnetonka | Loss 12-6 |
| 4/16/2007 | 4:00PM | @Park | Loss 7-3 |
| 4/18/2007 | 4:00PM | @Cretin-Derham Hall | Win 10-8 |
| 4/20/2007 | 4:00PM | Roseville | Win 16-6 |
| 4/21/2007 | 1:00PM | @Stillwater | Loss 10-0 |
| 4/23/2007 | 4:00PM | @Hastings | Win 11-7 |
| 4/25/2007 | 4:00PM | Woodbury | Win 11-0 |
| 4/27/2007 | 4:00PM | Totino-Grace | Win 7-3 |
| 4/30/2007 | 4:00PM | White Bear Lake | Win 8-3 |
| 5/2/2007 | 4:00PM | Stillwater | Win 6-4 |
| 5/4/2007 | 7:00PM | @Forest Lake | Loss 1-0 |
| 5/7/2007 | 4:00PM | Park | Loss 1-0 |
| 5/9/2007 | 4:00PM | Cretin-Derham Hall | Loss 19-3 |
| 5/11/2007 | 4:00PM | @Roseville | Win 9-2 |
| 5/14/2007 | 4:00PM | Hastings | Loss 6-3 |
| 5/16/2007 | 4:00PM | @Woodbury | Loss 4-2 |
| 5/18/2007 | 4:00PM | @Irondale | Win 11-3 |
| 5/21/2007 | 4:15PM | DeLaSalle | Win 12-0 |
| 5/25/2007 | 4:30PM | Section 4AAA - Blaine | Win 3-2 |
| 5/26/2007 | 1:30PM | Section 4AAA - Coon Rapids | Loss 10-5 |
| 5/29/2007 | 4:00PM | Section 4AAA - Blaine | Win 9-3 |
| 5/29/2007 | 4:30PM | Section 4AAA - Coon Rapids | Win 8-0 |
| 5/29/2007 | 4:30PM | Section 4AAA - Coon Rapids | Loss 4-0 |
2007 Game Recaps
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Varsity: Mounds View's season ended with a 4-0 defeat to Coon Rapids in a game suspended from Tuesday due to weather. The Mustangs managed only 4 hits; 3 by Brian Marshik. Matt Harris started for the Mustangs, and following a 1-2-3 first inning, the Cardinals turned a walk and 4 consecutive hits into 3 runs; Zach Walen quelled the Cardinals 2nd inning rally and completed 2 and 2/3 innings, and Phil Wessberg completed the final 2 innings. The Mustangs were unable to muster any serious threats offensively in the game. Coon Rapids advances to the Section 4AAA final four. The Mustangs finish the season at 14-11. (Coach Downey)
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Varsity: The Mustangs defeated Coon Rapids 8-0; perhaps the best all-around game this season for the Mustangs. Seth Rosin pitched through the 6th for the win, throwing only 65 pitches and facing 20 batters - 2 over the minimum. Phil Wessberg threw 6 pitches in the 7th to produce 3 ground ball outs to 2B'man Luke Ross. The offense produced 13 hits. Brendan Flaherty was 2/4 with 2 doubles, a run and an RBI. Ian Goldsmith was 3/4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored. Erik Anderson, Brandon Porten, Dan Reichert and David Freed also had multi-hit games. The win for the Mustangs sets up a rematch with Coon Rapids for the opportunity to win the subsection and advance to the Section 4AAA championship round. (Coach Downey)
Saturday, May 26, 2007
The Mustangs lost to Coon Rapids in the winners bracket game 10-5. Following 1-2-3 innings in the first 2 by starter Paul Myers, Coon Rapids strung together 9 straight hits to score 8 runs in the 3rd. Matt Harris relieved Myers and shut down the rally; getting 3 outs in the inning. Zach Walen then pitched 3 solid innings, providing the Mustangs with a chance to come back. Offensively, the Mustangs had some opportunities, but stranded 12 runners in the game. Brendan Flaherty gave the Mustangs a spark with a lead-off HR in the 6th, and the Mustangs left the bases loaded to end the 6th. Flaherty, Erik Anderson, Dan Reichert and Brandon Porten all had 2 hits. The loss sent the Mustangs to the losers bracket game.
In the losers bracket game vs. Blaine, the Mustangs defeated Blaine 9-3, turning the pitching duties over to senior Brandon Porten to keep the season alive. Porten went 6 and 1/3 innings, striking out 7 and allowing 3 runs. Phil Wessberg completed the final 2/3 innings. Erik Anderson led the offense; he was 3/4 with a HR, 2B and 3 RBI's; making him 5 for 6 on the day. Ian Goldsmith and Dan Reichert had multiple hit games, and Nick Barkve and Goldsmith had 2 RBI's apiece.
The Mustangs play Coon Rapids at 4:30PM on Tuesday at Polar Lakes needing to defeat the Cardinals twice to advance to the Section 4AAA Final Four.
Friday, May 25, 2007
The Mustangs opened Section 4AAA play with a 3-2 victory over Blaine. Seth Rosin got the win (5-1) with 6 innings pitched and 0 earned runs. Phil Wessberg entered in the 7th to earn the save. Wessberg picked a runner off 1B to end the game, and Erik Anderson threw out a runner attempting to steal in the 7th as well. Rosin also picked a runner off 1B earlier in the game. The Mustangs struggled early, committing 4 errors, and they were unable to solve Blaine LHP Lee Arvold who went the distance for the Bengals. David Freed delivered 2 clutch RBI hits, and he scored a run. Brian Marshik was also 2 for 3, recorded an RBI, and he scored the tying run following a "first move" steal of 2B. Ian Goldsmith was the 3rd Mustangs player to record 2 hits on the day; and scored the winning run in the 6th. With the win, the Mustangs face Section 4AAA #1 seed Coon Rapids on Saturday at Polar Lakes in White Bear Lake at 1:30PM. The winner on Saturday advances to Tuesday's subsection championship, and the loser will play Blaine immediately following for the right to advance to Tuesday's subsection championship. (Coach Downey)
Monday, May 21, 2007
Varsity: The Mustangs defeated DeLaSalle 12-0 in 5 innings on Monday in the final game of the season in which the seniors were highlighted in the pre-game introductions. Zach Walen started and pitched 3 scoreless innings to get the win, facing one over the minimum number of batters, allowing 1 hit and striking out 2. Matt Harris finished the final 2 innings, striking out 3. Thirteen Mustangs hitters had a base hit in the game. Luke Ross was 2 or 2, with 2 runs scored, 3 RBI's, and a BB. Ross LaDuke, Andy Gallagher and Brock Pederson all recorded their first varsity hits for the Mustangs. A 7 run 4th inning, all started with 2 outs, sealed the victory. The Mustangs will open play in the Section playoffs on Thursday. (Coach Downey)
Friday, May 18, 2007
Varsity: The Mustangs defeated Irondale 11-3 Friday at Irondale. The game was preceded by new School Superintendent Dan Hoverman throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. Seth Rosin got the win for his 3 innings of scoreless work; striking out 6. David Freed worked the 4th - 6th innings, and Phil Wessberg closed things out in the 7th by facing the minimum and striking out 2. The Mustangs scored 5 in the 1st inning and 3 in the 2nd to create an early 8-0 lead. Brian Marshik and Andy Kurkowski each had a pair of doubles, Erik Anderson has hit safely in 7 of the last 8 games and had 2 singles, Ian Goldsmith added 2 hits, and Zach Walen was a perfect 2 for 2 on the day. The Mustangs close out the regular season on Monday hosting DeLaSalle at Kohler. (Coach Downey)
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Varsity: Woodbury defeated the Mustangs 4-2 @ Woodbury High School on Wednesday. Woodbury's Rich Klein threw a complete game, striking out 8 Mustang hitters, and scattering 8 hits. The Mustangs jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the 1st - Brandon Porten got things started with a single, and the Mustangs' first triple of the season by Andy Kurkowski scored Porten. Eric Anderson then doubled to score Kurkowski. The Mustangs were unable to capitalize in the 4th inning after they loaded the bases with 0 outs; Klein proceeded to strike out 3 Mustangs hitters to get himself out of the jam. The Mustangs' 2 - 5 hitters each had multi-hit games: Porten, Kurkowski, Anderson and Ian Goldsmith. The Mustangs continued good defensive play, making the routine plays and committing no errors. Brian Marshik made an excellent play to field a ball and throw out a batter deep in the hole at short, and Erik Anderson made a difficult catch by the Mustangs dugout, battling swirling winds, to record the 3rd out and squash a Woodbury rally in the 2nd inning. Paul Myers started and went 5 and 2/3 innings. Myers did not have his best command, but he competed hard, and gave the Mustangs a chance to win the ballgame. Following the Mustangs disppointment of 0 runs with the bases loaded in the 4th inning, Myers proceeded to set down the Royals batters 1-2-3 in the next inning; giving the team a needed lift at that time in the game. The Mustangs finish Suburban East conference play at 8-8. The Mustangs travel to Irondale on Friday. (Coach Downey)
Monday, May 14, 2007
Varsity: The Mustangs lost to Hastings 6-3 at Kohler on Monday. Hastings pitcher Kyle Gangelhoff scattered 3 hits over 6 innings, and Trent Vedders came in with 2 on and 0 outs in the 7th to retire 3 batters and record the save. Offensively, 5 miscues, 4 on the basepaths, were costly for the Mustangs. Defensively, the Mustangs made the plays. Brandon Porten went all 7 innings for the Mustangs. Hastings scored 5 runs in the 2nd inning on 5 hits, and Porten bounced back from that inning to pitch very well the rest of the way. The Mustangs are at Woodbury on Wednesday. (Coach Downey)
Friday, May 11, 2007
Varsity: The Mustangs defeated Roseville 9-2 behind solid pitching, some timely hitting and 6 Roseville errors. Seth Rosin recorded his 3rd victory with 5 IP, 8 K's, 1 BB and 1 hit. Rosin had good command of his offspeed pitches, throwing 19 of 26 for strikes. Phil Wessberg closed things out, pitching the final 2 innings. Dan Reichert's 2 out, 2 run double in the top of the 1st inning got the Mustangs on the board. Brandon Porten led the 12 hit offensive effort with 3 hits in 5 at-bats, and he scored 4 runs. Multi-hit games were also produced by Brian Marshik, Andy Kurkowski, Erik Anderson and Ian Goldsmith. The Mustangs stand at 9-7 overall, and 8-6 in Suburban East Conference play going tinto Monday's game vs. Hastings. (Coach Downey)
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Varsity: Cretin soundly defeated the Mustangs 19-3 on Wednesday. Cretin pounded out 19 hits against the Mustangs pitching. Zach Walen started for th Mustangs, Matt Harris relieved in the 3rd and left in the 4th with a hand injury. Paul Myers relieved Harris, and went throught the 5th. Cam Dickison made his varsity debut in the 6th, and David Freed completed the game for the Mustangs. Raiders catcher Brandon Kelly hit for the cycle; a very unique feat for a 7 inning high school game. The Mustangs managed 3 hits; two by Brendan Flaherty and one by Andy Kurkowski. Ian Goldsmith scored 2 runs for the Mustangs. The next game is Friday at Roseville. (Coach Downey)
Monday, May 7, 2007
Varsity: Park gave the Mustangs their second 1-0 defeat in a row on Monday at Kohler. Park's Derek Marks scattered 6 hits and struck out 3 for the complete game victory for Park. Brandon Porten matched Marks performance, scattering 6 hits and fanning 5. Both teams committed no errors in the game. The Mustangs stranded 5 runners in scoring position, and failed to execute on two sacrifice bunts and a hit and run. The Mustangs biggest threat came in the 6th; loading the bases with one out. Freshman Jason Porten made his varsity debut; playing 2B behind older brother Brandon on the mound. Jason played 2 innings, and made the play on a ground ball served up by big brother Brandon; Jason also lined out to 2B in his one at-bat. (Coach Downey)
Friday, May 4, 2007
Varsity: Forest Lake defeated the Mustangs 1-0 on Friday night under the lights at Schumacher Field in Forest Lake. Both teams had strong pitching performances, and made the plays in the field. Seth Rosin pitched exceptionally well for the Mustangs; going all 6 innings and striking out 14 - including all 3 batters in the 6th inning. The lone Rangers run came on a check swing bloop single in the 5th inning. The Mustangs loaded the bases with one out in the 3rd inning; Erik Anderson put a good swing on a 2-0 pitch and hit it hard... unfortunately right at the SS for an inning ending double play. The Mustangs lone hits were produced by Anderson and Brendan Flaherty. The Mustangs host Park - Cottage Grove on Monday. (Coach Downey)
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Varsity: The Mustangs defeated Stillwater 6-4; avenging a 10-0 defeat in 5 innings a couple weeks ago at Stillwater. Paul Myers upped his record to 3-0 by scattering 10 hits and 2 earned runs over 5 innings pitched. Myers didn't have his best stuff, but competed hard to give the Mustangs an opportunity to win the game. Matt Harris provided 2 innings of scoreless relief to close out the game and earn a save. Offensively, the Mustangs executed at the plate and on the basepaths to create pressure and generate some runs - a bunt for a hit by David Freed, Andy Gallagher advancing to third on a ball in the dirt, a first and third early break by Dan Reichert that created a balk, and a Reichert sacrifice fly all contributed to Mustangs runs. Erik Anderson was 3/4 with a double and an RBI. Brandon Porten was 2/3 with 2 runs scored and an RBI. Andy Kurkowski was 2/4 with an RBI. The injury bug continues to plague the Mustangs: SS Adam Runkel is out up to 4 weeks with a broken hand suffered this past weekend, and Andy Kurkowksi suffered a severly sprained ankle sliding into 2B in today's game. On a positive note, senior captain Brian Marshik saw his first action of the season, returning from a broken hand - he singled and scored a run in his first at-bat of the season. The Mustangs travel to Forest Lake on Friday night at 7:00PM at Schumacher Field. (Coach Downey)
Monday, April 30, 2007
Varsity: The Mustangs defeated White Bear Lake 8-3 at Kohler on Monday in a game delayed twice due to rain. The Mustangs jumped out to an 8-0 lead, scoring 4 runs in each of the first 2 innings. Andy Kurkowski was 3/4 with a double, 3 RBI's and 2 runs scored. This was Kurkowski's 4th multi-hit game of the season, and he has hit safely in 10 of the 11 games this season. David Freed was 2/3 with 2 RBI's, Brendan Flaherty doubled and scored 2 runs, and Luke Ross was 2/3 with a run scored. Zach Walen pitched outstanding in picking up the win, allowing no hits in his 3 innings of work. And Gallagher struggled in the 4th, allowing 3 runs. Gallagher recovered to face 1 over the minimum the next 2 innings, striking out 4 in those 2 innings. Seth Rosin closed out the game in the 7th 1-2-3 and striking out 2. The Mustangs made the plays in this game despite the wet conditions, committing only 1 error. The Mustangs are fielding .941 on the season. Mounds View hosts Stillwater on Wednesday at Kohler. (Coach Downey)
Friday, April 27, 2007
Varsity: The Mustangs defeated crosstown rival Totino-Grace 7-3 on Friday at Kohler. The Mustangs made plays for the most part and walked 0 - a formula for success. Brandon Porten went 6 innings for the win, giving up 2 earned runs, striking out 6 and walking 0. Phil Wessberg closed out the game with a 1-2-3 7th inning. The Mustangs scored 5 in the bottom of the 3rd; initiated by some productive at-bats producing 2 walks and a HBP; followed by a 2 run single by Dan Reichert; a run scoring single by Luke Ross, and completed with a good bunt by David Bothwell that produced an errant throw and 2 more runs. Luke Ross was 2 for 3 on the day with a run scored and an RBI. David Bothwell was a good example of how to be productive at the plate creating 4 runs on 0 hits: 2 RBI's on sacrifice flys and the bunt that produced 2 more runs. The Mustangs are now at the halfway point of their season, standing at 6-4 overall, and 5-3 in Suburban East Conference play. The Mustangs host White Bear Lake on Monday at Kohler. (Coach Downey)
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Varsity: The Mustangs defeated Woodbury 11-0 in 4 and 1/2 innings at Kohler Meadows. Seth Rosin pitched all 5 innings, striking out 11, and giving up only 1 hit. Rosin and batterymate Erik Anderson mixed in a good portion of offspeed pitches to complement the fastball; keeping the Royals batters off-balance. Andy Kurkowski led the offense with a single, double, 2 runs scored and 4 RBI's. It was a total team effort offensively with 8 Mustangs hitters scoring runs. The Mustangs ran the bases well, and capitalized on several errors by the Royals. The Mustangs host section rival Totino-Grace on Friday. (Coach Downey)
Monday, April 23, 2007
Varsity: The Mustangs defeated Hastings on the road 11-7. Erik Anderson led the 14 hit attack, going 4 for 4 with a home run and 5 RBI's. Seth Rosin also homered and scored 2 runs. Brandon Porten and Luke Ross each had 2 hits. The Mustangs were aggressive on the basepaths; with the pressure causing the Raiders to commit some critical errors. Paul Myers went the first 5 innings on the mound, scattering 3 hits and 2 walks to give up 3 runs, and was credited with a well earned win. Matt Harris relieved for the final 2 innings, and thwarted a 7th inning rally by the Raiders. The Mustangs host Woodbury on Wednesday. (Coach Downey)
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Varsity: Stillwater defeated the Mustangs 10-0 in 5 innings. Stillwater pitcher Andy Junker threw strikes, walking one, and scattering 5 hits. The Mustangs stranded 4 runners in scoring position and had the bases loaded in the second inning. David Bothwell had 2 singles, and Andy Kurkowksi's double was the lone extra base hit for the Mustangs. The Mustangs struggled on the mound, allowing 11 hits, 7 walks and 3 wild pitches in 4 and 1/3 innings. Zach Walen started and went 3 innings. Andy Gallagher went 1 and 1/3 and David Freed finished the game. The Mustangs face Suburban East leader Hastings on Monday.
Friday, April 20, 2007
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Varsity: The Mustangs won 10-8 in 11 innings at Cretin-Derham Hall on Wednesday. The team played solid defense, committing only 1 error over the 11 innings. The team made all the plays, including a double cut and relay for an out at 3B by Ian Goldsmith and Luke Ross to Brandon Porten, and another one from Andy Gallagher and Luke Ross to catcher Erik Anderson at home. The pitchers all made the plays as well: Seth Rosin starting a 1-6-3 DP plus 1 other assist and 2 putouts at 1B on ground balls to 1B’man Dan Reichert; Matt Harris with 2 assists; and Paul Myers with 2 assists. Myers and Anderson teamed up to cut down the potential winning run in the 10th inning on a squeeze attempt; Myers making a quick and perfect throw and Anderson blocking the plate and applying the tag to keep the game alive for the Mustangs. Offensively, the Mustangs first 5 hitters were very productive. Adam Runkel singled, walked, scored 2 runs, and had 1 RBI. Porten had 2 singles, a walk, 1 stolen base, and a run scored. Andy Kurkowski hit the Mustangs’ first home run of the season and also doubled, generating 4 RBI’s and 2 runs scored. Reichert was 4 for 6 on the day with 2 runs scored.
Monday, April 16, 2007
Varsity: The Mustangs dropped today's game to Park 7-3. The defense committed 4 errors leading to 4 unearned runs. Zach Walen started for the Mustangs, and Paul Myers had a successful varsity debut going the final 2 and 1/3 innings, giving up 0 runs and 2 hits. Offensively, David Freed was 2-2 with a walk and a stolen base, and Adam Runkel was 2-4 with a double, RBI and 2 runs scored. Andy Kurkowski's double gives him at least one hit in all 4 games this season. The Mustangs left runners in scoring position in 5 of their 7 at-bats. Next up for the Mustangs is Cretin on Wednesday. (Coach Downey)
Saturday, April 14, 2007