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I attend all St. Paul Saints home games in-person. I provide pre-game and post-game information. Pre-game is a preview mainly focusing on the pitching matchup while post-game is a game recap. 

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Saints 2024

Saints Blanked by Stripers

Saint Paul, Minnesota – A wet Fourth of July in the Twin Cities caused the start of the game to be delayed by 90 minutes. The fans that stuck around got to see an interesting pitching strategy executed by the Saints. However, it would not matter as the Gwinnett Stripers built of Wednesday night. For the second straight night the Saints were destroyed. This time by a score of 11-0 in front of 8,295. The Saints dropped to 42-41 on the season and 4-5 in the second half. You never know what yo
Saints 2024

Payton Eeles Promoted to Saints, Saints and Stripers Celebrate Fourth of July

Saint Paul, Minnesota –Payton Eeles has spent the majority of the 2024 season with the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels and Cedar Rapids Kernels, which are low level affiliates in the Minnesota Twins organization. However, not no more! Payton Eeles got the call to join the Saints on July 4th. Eeles was born in Scottsdale, AZ, then went onto play college baseball at Costal Carolina. Following his college career Eeles played in familiar territory for the Saints. He spent the 2023 season as a member
Saints 2024

Wrong Side of History, Saints Win Series

Saint Paul, Minnesota – All good things must come to an end. Louie Varland and the Saints were on the wrong end of history for the first time in a few weeks on Sunday. Not only was the win streak snapped, but the Saints allowed the most runs ever in franchise history. The Toledo Mud Hens destroyed the Saints by a score of 20-9 in front of 8,306 fans. The loss dropped the Saints to 38-36 on the season. The Toledo Mud Hens were swinging right out of the gate. On the second pitch of the game,
Saints 2024

The Saints are Hot, Sunday Preview

Saint Paul, Minnesota – The Saints are hot! The Saints were founded in 1993 and have never had an eleven-game single season win streak. That changed on Saturday June 22, 2024. The Saints held off the Toledo Mud Hens for a 9-7 victory, which was the teams eleventh straight win! The streak started on Tuesday June 11th. The Saints started a 6-game series in Louisville. The Saints topped the Louisville Bats by a score of 3-2 in game one. Little did anyone know the run that would come! The high
Saints 2024

Saints Continue Winning Streak, 8-7 over Mud Hens, Lee Career Best Game

Saint Paul, Minnesota – Winning teams find ways to win and losing teams find ways to lose. The Saint Paul Saints demonstrated they were a winning team on Wednesday afternoon. The Saints topped the Toledo Mud Hens (Detroit Tigers) 8-7 in front of 7,248 fans at CHS Field. The Saints improved to 35-35 on the season and 11-5 in the month of June. Ronny Henriquez made his first start of the season on Wednesday afternoon. Henriquez came to the Twins organization in a trade with the Texas Rangers
Saints 2024

Helman Home Run Update, Fitzgerald and Lynch IV Killed Saints, Saints Embark on 12-game Trip

Saint Paul, Minnesota – The Saints entered play on Sunday with an opportunity to split the series against one of the top International League teams. Unfortunately for the Saints the Storm Chasers bats put on an offensive production and the combination of quality pitching led by starter Daniel Lynch IV lifted Omaha past Saint Paul by a score of 11-2 in front of 6,046 fans. The Saints dropped to 18-25 on the season. Omaha entered play on Sunday as the seventh best hitting team in the Interna
Saints 2024

Another Day Another Opportunity for Wallner, Saints and Bats Split Series

Saint Paul, Minnesota – The Saints entered play on Sunday with an opportunity to win a series for the first time since opening weekend; however, the Louisville Bats had other plans and pounded out 14 hits. The Saints lost 7-6 to Louisville on Sunday afternoon in front of 5,614. The Saints and Bats split the six-game series. The loss dropped the Saints to 13-18 on the season. David Festa was strong early as he had been in all six of his previous starts. In all his previous starts he had take
Saints 2024

Saints and Red Wings Postponed, Will be Played in Rochester Later this Season

Saint Paul, Minnesota – This was the second time in this series mother nature did not want to cooperate with the Saint Paul Saints. The Saints and Red Wings were rained out on Friday which forced a doubleheader on Saturday. On Sunday rain struck again and the Saints and Red Wings were postponed. This game will be made up when the Saints visit Rochester, and the date will be announced later. If fans purchased tickets online or over the phone, they will receive a voucher within 72 hours. Fans
Saints 2024

Balazovic and Thielbar lift Saints past Cubs

Saint Paul, Minnesota – It was not pretty but the Saints got it done. With assistance from a breakthrough moment from Diego Castillo and strong performances from Jordan Balazovic and Caleb Thielbar, the Saints got past the Iowa Cubs 5-2 in front of 3,028. The Saints improved to 6-5 on the season. David Festa took the ball for the Saints. This was his third start of the season, and the Cubs got to him early. Pete Crow-Armstrong singled and advanced to second on a wild pitch. Next, Crow-Armst
Saints 2024

Iowa Cubs Keep Camargo and Saints in Check, Iowa Defeated Saints 4-1

Saint Paul, Minnesota - Thomas Pannone vs Randy Dobnak headlined the game. Entering play tonight neither pitcher had taken a loss this season. On top of a solid performance from Cubs starter Thomas Pannone, the Saints had to face one of the best relief pitchers in the MiLB so far this season, Riley Thompson. Pannone, Thompson, and the Cubs defeated the Saints 4-1 at CHS Field in front of 3,145. The Saints fell to 5-5 on the season.  Randy Dobnak was on his third start of the season for the
St. Paul Game Recap

Saints Take 4 of 5 from Mud Hens, Look Forward to 2024

Saint Paul, Minnesota - The St. Paul Saints had three players on MLB Rehab Assignments in the lineup on Sunday afternoon. Byron Buxton sent a ball to the warning track in the bottom of the ninth but in the end, it was dominant Mud Hens pitching that helped Toledo get past the Saints 3-2 on Sunday afternoon in front of 6,003. The Saints finished the 2023 season with a record of 84-64.  In the second, Nick Maton walked. Next, Justice Bigbie singled, which moved Maton to second. Ryan Kreidler
St. Paul Game Recap

Mud Hens and Saints Cancelled

Saint Paul, Minnesota - Rain, rain, go away. The Toledo Mud Hens and St. Paul Saints wanted to play on Saturday night, but mother nature had other plans. The Saints and Mud Hens game was canceled due to rain. With Sunday being the last day of the season, this game will not be made up.  The Toledo Mud Hens and St. Paul Saints conclude the 2023 season on Sunday afternoon at CHS Field. First pitch is scheduled for 12:07 p.m. The Mud Hens are TBA while the Saints will send LHP Brent Headrick (4
St. Paul Game Recap

MLB Rehab Update, Grand Slam History, Saints 10-6 Win

Saint Paul, Minnesota - The Saints had a seven run second inning that included a grand slam from Michael Helman. The Saints have 14 grand slams on the season, and this helped the Saints get past the Toledo Mud Hens 10-6 in front of 7,517. The Saints improved to 41-32 in the second half and 84-63 on the season.  In the second, Nick Maton was hit-by-the-pitch and Justice Bigbie singled. Next, Ryan Kreidler hit a 360-foot home run to right field. Toledo had a 3-0 lead.    The Saints an
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MLB Rehab Update, An Error Costed Toledo, 4-2 Saints Win

Saint Paul, Minnesota - Bryan Sammons tossed six dominant innings for the Mud Hens. A costly Toledo error in the seventh inning helped the Saints score four unearned runs. The Saints defeated the Toledo Mud Hens 4-2 on Thursday night in front of 6,547. The Saints improved to 83-63 on the season.  Toledo got on the board in the first. Randy Dobnak had a rocky start. On the first pitch of the game Dobnak hit Nick Solak with the pitch. Next, Justyn-Henry Malloy walked. Colt Keith doubled, whic
St. Paul Game Recap

Saints Fly Past Mud Hens 4-2

Saint Paul, Minnesota - The Saints and Mud Hens started the final series of the regular season on Tuesday night. The Saints carried a shutout into the ninth inning. In fact, the Saints were one out away from a shutout, but Dillon Dingler had other plans. In the end, the Saints shut the door and secured a 4-2 win over the Toledo Mud Hens (Detroit Tigers) in front of 6,741. The Saints improved to 81-63 on the season.  The Saints got on the board in the second. Yunior Severino walked to lead o
St. Paul Game Recap

Columbus Exploded in the 10th, Defeated Saints 14-6, Roster Update

Saint Paul, Minnesota - Books Lee tied the game in the bottom of the ninth with a solo home run; however, the 10th did not go as planned for the Saints. Columbus plated eight runs in the 10th and defeated the St. Paul Saints 14-6 on Sunday evening in front of 6,528. The Saints fell to 75-56 on the season and 32-25 in the second half.  Coming into play Columbus was tied with the Syracuse Mets for the worst batting average in the International League. Prior to the game, Columbus posted a batt
St. Paul Game Recap

Cantillo Helped Clippers Defeat Saints 4-1

Saint Paul, Minnesota - Joey Cantillo kept the Saints offensive quiet most of the night. Cantillo only made a single mistake, which was a solo home run hit by Alex Kirilloff. Columbus collected nine hits in a 4-1 win over the Saints in front of 6,605 on Saturday night. The Saints improved to 75-55 on the season and 32-24 in the second half.  In the second, Zack Collins hit his 15th home run of the season. This went to left-center field and gave Columbus a 1-0 lead.  In the fourth, Geor
St. Paul Game Recap

Buxton Update, Columbus Defeated St. Paul 8-5 in 11

Saint Paul, Minnesota - For the third time this week the Saints and Columbus Clippers needed extra innings to decide the outcome. Earlier in the week the extra-inning games went the Saints way; however, on Saturday night Columbus finished on top with an 8-5 win over the Saints in 11 innings. The Saints fell to 75-54 on the season.  The Saints got on the board first. In the first, DaShawn Keirsey Jr. singled. Next, Keirsey Jr. stole second base. Columbus catcher Bryan Lavastida made a throwi
St. Paul Game Recap

Perez and Saints Walked-off Columbus 8-7 in 10

Saint Paul, Minnesota - For the second time this week nine innings was not enough to decide the game between the Saints and Columbus Clippers. On Thursday it took ten. In the 10th Hernan Perez delivered a walk-off single for the Saints in an 8-7 win in front of 6,066 fans. The Saints improved to 75-53 on the season.  The Saints fell behind early. In the first, Jose Tena hit a solo home run, which gave Columbus a 1-0 lead. Later in the inning, Johnathan Rodriguez was hit-by-the-pitch. Next,
St. Paul Game Recap

Festa Triple-A Debut, Kirilloff and Buxton Rehab

Saint Paul, Minnesota - David Festa made his Triple-A debut on Wednesday night. If a prediction were to be made one could say Bryon Buxton and Alex Kirilloff, who were both on MLB Rehab Assignments would have been the stars of the show. However, it was five strong innings from Festa that led the Saints past the Columbus Clippers 6-1 in front of 5,814. The Saints improved to 74-53 on the season. Kyle Garlick and Anthony Prato singled in the second. With two outs, Jair Camargo hit an RBI sing
St. Paul Game Recap

Saints 5-4 Winners over Clippers

Saint Paul, Minnesota - The Saints and Columbus Clippers (Cleveland Guardians) started a six-game series on Tuesday night. For the first time since June 16th, nine innings was not enough to decide the game. The Saints hit a walk-off sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 11th inning to get past the Clippers 5-4 in front of 6,530. The Saints improved to 73-53 on the season, which is first place in the International League West.  In the first, Brayan Rocchio led off with a double. Next, David Fry
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Severino Leads Saints Past Indianapolis 7-6, Split Series, Roster Update

Saint Paul, Minnesota - Yunior Severino continued his massive week at the plate going 3-for-4. The Saints had two triples in the sixth inning that helped the Saints to overcome the Indianapolis Guardians by a score of 7-6 and split the six-game series. The Saints improved to 69-50 on the season, which is second place in the International League West.  Andrew Stevenson walked to lead off the first for the Saints. Next, he stole second base, which was his 40th stolen base of the season. Steve
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Saints Comeback Falls Short in 5-4 loss to Indianapolis

Saint Paul, Minnesota - A monster home run by Yunior Severino was not enough to lift the Saints past the Indianapolis Guardians on Saturday night. Indianapolis defeated the Saints by a score of 5-4 in front of 6,188. The Saints fell to 68-50 on the season and 25-19 in the second half.    In the third, Woods Richardson got the first two outs quickly. With two outs, Vinny Capra tripled. That was his first triple of the season. Next, Domingo Leyba hit his fifth home run of the season. Indi
St. Paul Game Recap

Ryan Rehab, Saints Defeated Indianapolis 8-5

Saint Paul, Minnesota - Joe Ryan began his MLB Rehab Assignment on Friday night. The Saints offense collected eleven hits, along with the performance of Ryan the Saints defeated the Indianapolis Guardians 8-5 in front of 8,035. The Saints improved to 68-49 on the season.  Andrew Stevenson led off the bottom of the first with a solo home run. This was his 15th home run of the season. This gave St. Paul a 1-0 lead. In the second, Austin Martin walked and with two outs Stevenson walked. A
St. Paul Game Recap

Saints Pitching Dominated, Solid Defense, and Strong Offense Leads Saints Past Indianapolis

Saint Paul, Minnesota - It was a combination of offense, defense, and a strong pitching performance from Saints pitchers that lifted the Saints past the Indianapolis Guardians by a score of 4-1 on Thursday night. The Saints improved to 67-49 on the season, which is second place in the International League West standings.  The Saints offense got on the board in the first. Brooks Lee walked and Anthony Prato singled, which allowed Lee to advance to third. Next, Kyle Garlick doubled on a line
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