Apple pie, fireworks, a Big Mac at McDonald’s. All of these are American staples but on the 250th birthday of our country’s founding, nothing is more American than baseball. And in central Minnesota, there will be fireworks on ball fields around the region.

Wednesday, July 1

Detroit Lakes – 6 @ Deer Creek – 7

• Another walk-off win for the Shockers? Yessir! Their 5th walk-off of the season comes with a bunt from Chase Nordlund with runners on first and second, with the throw going up the line to score the winning run

Friday, July 3

Bluffton @ New York Mills – 7:30 p.m.

• Meeting for the second time in a week, the Millers and Braves square off for their annual 4th of July weekend game
• Listen on the Superstation K-106 (105.9FM) and online at wadenaradio.com or the Superstation K-106 app!

Clarissa @ Henning – 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 4

No games scheduled on July 4

Sunday, July 5

Detroit Lakes @ Sebeka – 1:30 p.m.

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Friday, July 3

Bluffton @ New York Mills – 7:15 p.m. pregame, 7:30 p.m. first pitch

Wednesday, July 8

Henning @ Clarissa – 6:45 p.m. pregame, 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 19

New York Mills @ Perham – 1:15 p.m. pregame, 1:30 p.m. first pitch

Wednesday, July 22

Bluffton @ Perham – 6:45 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. first pitch

Amateur Hour, the bi-weekly town baseball segment covering all of the squads across central Minnesota hosted by CJ Baumgartner, covers local amateur baseball in 2026!

If you are a coach, player, or fan – we want your help! Call 218-631-1804 and leave a message on our voicemail with your team’s score and/or any notable achievements for a chance to be featured in the segment.