The 2026 high school baseball season is underway and, as usual, excitement is present throughout Minnesota. Players and coaches have been working in preparation for the season and, as is the case each year, there are some very talented players and teams across the North Star State.

Please keep checking back throughout the season as we will be your one-stop shop for everything related to high school baseball across the state.

Each week we will be releasing our Power Rankings, Scout Blog, Diamond Notes, and Player of The Week, covering all the bases. Today, we look at the scores from our teams in our Power Rankings.

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Friday, May 8th

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NOTES:

+ No. 1 Farmington authored another shutout, and at this point it is becoming routine. Lucas Oistad (2027, LHP, Uncommitted) turned in a complete-game effort against Eagan, allowing seven hits, no walks, and striking out 10 in a 4-0 win. Benjamin Fenske (2026, OF, UW-LaCrosse) broke things open early with a two-out, two-run single, while Ben Keppler (2026, 1B, Uncommitted) added a solo homer an inning later. That was more than enough support for Oistad as the Tigers improved to 18-1.

+ No. 2 Mounds View was limited to just one hit in a 2-1 loss to Irondale. Jack Tretter (2026, IF, St. Mary's) accounted for the lone hit with a double. The Mustangs fall to 12-4 and are now 2-3 in May.

+ No. 3 Chaska blanked New Prague 8-0 behind a strong pitching combination. Parker Killian (2026, RHP, Minnesota) made his return from a broken arm, throwing two innings and 27 pitches in the start. Josh Keenan (2027, LHP, Uncommitted) took over from there, allowing three hits while striking out nine. Max Epple (2027, OF, Uncommitted) led the offense with a bases-clearing triple and three RBI. The Hawks are now 13-3.

+ No. 5 Mahtomedi could not dig out of an early hole in a 9-6 loss to Hill-Murray. Isaac Iten (2027, SS, Uncommitted) paced the offense, going 4-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a run scored. Frank Schwieters (2027, OF, Uncommitted) added a solo home run. The Zephyrs fall to 11-3.

+ No. 6 Minnetonka rallied late to keep its winning streak alive, scoring four times in the top of the seventh to beat Waconia 7-4. Trailing 3-2 with one out in the inning, the Skippers strung together five consecutive singles before Lucas Wrangle (2027, OF, Uncommitted) delivered a key double to left field. Cruz Winegarden (2027, C, Uncommitted) went 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI, while Garrett Wheeler (2026, SS, New Mexico State) finished 3-for-3 with a stolen base and two runs scored. Wheeler also closed the door on the mound, striking out three in a hitless seventh to earn the save. Minnetonka moves to 12-4.

+ No. 8 Two Rivers could not recover from an early deficit in a 12-2 loss to Hastings. Patrick Karlen (2026, C, SIUE) provided the lone offensive spark with a two-run home run. The Warriors fall to 10-3.

+ No. 9 Rosemount continued to swing it well in a 9-5 win over Stillwater. Cal Roney (2026, RHP/SS, Uncommitted) went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs scored, while Jacob Michel (2027, IF, Oregon) added two RBI of his own. Evan Boll (2026, IF, Uncommitted) also homered as the Irish improved to 12-4.

Note: All stat lines obtains from X and GameChanger. Coaches will be able to submit weekly standout stat lines for our Player & Pitcher of the Week submissions. 

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MORE MINNESOTA HIGH SCHOOL CONTENT

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UPCOMING EVENTS ⤵️

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION
Summer ID-Twin Cities	6/14	Minnetonka
Top Prospect Games 2027s (Invite Only)	6/15	Minnetonka
Top Prospect Games 2028s (Invite Only)	6/23	Minnetonka
Top Prospect Games 2029s (Invite Only)	6/24	Minnetonka
Summer ID-Central MN	6/30	Collegeville
Summer ID-Duluth	7/01	Duluth
Summer ID-Mankato	7/07	Mankato
Summer ID-Minnetonka	7/08	Minnetonka
Summer ID-Southeast Minnesota	7/14	Winona

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