Duluth Xpress Amateur Baseball

Xpress take two from Indians

The Duluth Xpress beat the Grand Rapids Indians 8-5 and 3-1 today in an Arrowhead League double-dip at Ed Mettner Field in Cloquet. Carl Sievert led the Xpress in game 1 batting 3-4 with 3 RBI and 2 doubles. Eric Hagen got the win for the Xpress with Josh Retka picking up the save in relief. In Game two, Jeff Adams kept the Indians' bats quiet as he pitched a complete game, striking out 7 and giving up only 4 hits. Jordan Sandstrom was 2-4 with two doubles and an RBI for the Xpress, while James Brewbaker added 2 hits for the Indians.

Xpress Schedule Finally Set for This Weekend

The schedule is set for a weekend of baseball. Thanks to the coach of Moe's Bar, the Xpress will play Moe's Bar at 1:00pm on Saturday at Bethel College, just North of the Twin Cities. Sunday, the Xpress will take on the Nashwauk Colts at 3:00pm in Pengilly. Come out and support the Xpress!

Xpress hit Schedule Trouble

The Duluth Xpress have now witnessed their baseball filled weekend of July 16 through July 19th dwindle from 5 games to possibly just 2; and even those 2 have changed locations. The culprit? Field scheduling. Thursday's game vs. Bayside has been moved due to construction at the UWS field and a legion game occupying Ordean field in Duluth. The game against the Metro Knights has been cancelled due to the White Bear Lake field director never getting back to the Knights' coach in regards to letting the Knights and Xpress use lights for an 8PM start. Saturday's game is up in the air as the Xpress wait anxiously to hear back from the coach of Moe's Bar as to whether or not Moe's Bar has to make up a league game that was rained out, which would leave the Xpress with 2 games vs. the Nashwauk Colts on Sunday, July 19th. Yet, scheduling conflicts did not escape that date either, as the Nashwauk field was double booked and the game has been moved to Penn Guilley. The Xpress regret the loss of up to 3 games and would like to thank the loyal fans that had made plans to attend. Please check back for further updates as more information becomes available.

Xpress sweep Hibbing

Jeff Adams threw a no-hitter Sunday as the Duluth Xpress defeated Hibbing 8-0 in the first game of an Arrowhead League game in Hibbing. He went seven innings and struck out nine. Paul Kolodge and Kyle Wojtysiak each had three hits, while Jordan Sandstrom added two. Kolodge had two doubles.
In the second game, Kolodge and Josh Retka each had four hits as Duluth beat Hibbing 17-4 in five innings. Eric Hagen had three hits for Duluth (4-4). Sandstrom worked one relief inning for the pitching win. Dane Herring had two hits for Hibbing.

Errors foil Xpress Twice vs. Bemidji

Duluth committed 8 errors in 2 games against the Bemidji Mudcats, dropping 2 games by the scores of 0-4 and 2-5 Sunday at Ordean field in East Duluth. Jeff Adams threw all seven innings of game 1 for the Xpress, scattering seven hits and walking only one hitter. 2 first inning errors and gave the Mudcats a 2-0 lead after which they never looked back, winning 4-0.
Game 2 saw more of the same as Josh Retka's 4-hitter was interrupted by 3 Xpress errors in the 6th inning, relinquishing the 2-1 Xpress lead and giving the mudcats a 5-2 advantage. Grant Kohlhase had a double and an RBI for the Xpress, while Dan Bauer went 2-4 with an RBI for the Mudcats. The Xpress will play Tuesday June 30th at 6pm at Ordean against the Superior Lakers in a non-conference border battle.
Duluth (2-1) plays a doubleheader at 1 p.m. Sunday at Ordean against the Bemidji Mudcats.
Xpress Blank Proctor

Pitchers Eric Hagen and Jordan Sandstrom combined on a seven-inning complete game, allowing just six hits to lead the Duluth Express to a 12-0 victory over the Proctor Padres on Thursday at Ordean Field.
Kyle Wojtysiak and Paul Kolodge each had three of Duluth’s 13 hits, and Jeff Adams and Drew Scherber hit back-to-back home runs in the third inning to lead the Xpress offensively.
Duluth (2-1) plays a doubleheader at 1 p.m. Sunday at Ordean against the Bemidji Mudcats.
Xpress Split with Nashwauk in Opening Weekend

In game one, Jeff Adams threw 5 strong innings and Kyle Wojtysiak picked up the win in relief asthe Xpress beat the Nashwauk Colts 4-2 in an Arrowhead League matchup at Ordean Field in Duluth. Brian Lewis was 2-4 with 2 runs scored for the Xpress. Paul Kolodge also had two hits, a walk, and an RBI in the win.
In Game two, the Colts beat the Xpress 6-3. Eric Hagen threw four innings giving up 5 runs, one of which was earned. The Xpress loaded the bases in the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th but were unable to cashin as the Colts took game 2. The Xpress are now 1-1 and will play the Proctor Padres on Thursday, June 25th at 6:00pm at Ordean Field.
Xpress to hold first meeting/practice Tuesday, June 16th at 7:00pm Ordean Field!

If you are interested in playing for the Xpress please feel free to come down to the field and tryout! There will be a short meeting and following practice at 7:00pm in East Duluth at Ordean Field next to the Ordean Middle School. Please feel free to contact coach Eric Hagen with any questions @ erichagen@ymail.com










Xpress ready to take on tough Arrowhead League Competition in 2009 The Duluth Xpress is gearing up for the 2009 season with a strong core of players returning, and some new faces looking to make an impact. Eric Hagen, entering his 3rd year as coach and 5th as a player, returns to a strong Xpress pitching staff along with St. Scholastica pitchers Jeff Adams and Josh Rhetka. UMD's Ben Heggestad and Iowa Western graduate Josh Gow round out the rotation. The Xpress welcome back catcher Paul Kolodge behind the plate after a year of playing in the Twin Cities. Kyle Wojtysiak, Darrin Carlson, Jordan Sandstrom and Nick Lee return to their spots in the infield while Mike Quinn, Brian Lewis, and newcomers Kevin Knock and Grant Kohlhaus look to compete for time in the outfield. Check out the schedule and come out to support the Xpress at Ordean Field in Duluth!

The Xpress would like to thank the following area businesses for their donations:
Weichert Realtors and Dodgies East End Tavern