2021 Week 9 Recap- 

 

Game 1-

Looking to make a statement after playing just under .500 ball over the past month or so, the Legends jumped out early against the Saints to the tune of a 6-run top of the 1st. We would end up scoring 13 runs in the game in a well rounded offensive attack. Rob McLain went deep with an opposite field HR, his first in a Legends uniform. Jared Anderson added 2 hits and 3 RBI in the win. Jon Lucktenberg was on cruise control, striking out 4 and only allowing 3 Saints baserunners in the 5-inning complete game shutout. Final score 13-0.

 

Game 2-

Another diverse offensive attack in Game 2 saw the Legends score 8 runs on 9 hits and 8 walks. Carl Engbretson landed in the parking lot for his first HR on the season. The story of the game was Erik Lundgren stepping up for his first start of the season and earning the complete game win. Lundgren scattered 6 hits only allowing 2ER while striking out 6 in the 8-3 victory.

 

 

2021 Week 10 Preview-

The Week 9 sweep puts us at 10-7, a half game back of the Giants for the 3-seed. Up next the Legends host the Ducks in our final home series of the year.

2021 Week 8 Recap- 

 

Congrats to Jon Lucktenberg (7IP, CGW, SHO, 3H, 3BB, 8K) on being named TCMABL Player of the Week in Week 8!

 

Game 1-

We've always found a way to play the Sea Donkeys tough, and this Sunday was no different. The story of G1 was without a doubt the brilliant pitching performance of Jon Lucktenberg. Lucky had a career day deserving of POTW consideration, throwing a complete game shutout while striking out 8 and only allowing 3 hits. Rollie Olson scored the only run of the game on a Carl Engbretson RBI single, and we would hang on to win 1-0. True story- this was the first time the Donkeys have been shutout since June 2014!

 

Game 2-

You can only keep the machine in check for so long, as we learned the hard way in G2. Emery Hull had 2 Grand Slams as the Donkeys struck back quickly to take G2 11-1. Erik Lundgren threw another scoreless inning in relief, dropping his ERA below 1.00 on the season.

 

 

2021 Week 9 Preview-

Currently 8-7, holding onto the 4-seed for the moment, the Legends travel to Woodbury this week to take on the up and coming Saints.

2021 Week 7 Recap- 

 

Game 1-

The Legends bats needed a bit of time to warm up coming out of the break. G1 saw us fall 3-1 to a sharp Giants squad. Grant Ryerse doubled and scored the only run of the game. All-Star Jon Lucktenberg was efficient on the mound, allowing 3ER with 7Ks on 82 pitches in his 6 innings of work. Fun note- we turned a 1-3-6-3-4-6-2 double play!

 

Game 2-

With a bit more life in the bats for the noon tilt, G2 saw a back and forth affair, but eventually we pulled ahead for a solid 7-5 win and series split. The offense was paced by Josh Thyen (2-2, 2B, 3RBI, R, SB) and Rollie Olson (2-2, 2B, 3R, BB). Grant Ryerse earned the win in relief with 4.1 solid innings, allowing 2ER and striking out 3.

 

 

2021 Week 8 Preview-

Now 7-6, the Legends face another tough matchup, on the road at the Sea Donkeys.

2021 Week 6 Recap- 

 

Game 1-

The Legends lost to a great Rams team 6-1 in G1. Not much went right for the home team, and the Rams took care of their business like usual. Erik Lundgren was sharp with 2 scoreless innings in relief on the mound. The highlight of the game was great sportsmanship between the two teams as we played without an umpire for the first 5+ innings of the game. Catchers called balls and strikes and we had help of a volunteer base ump. Great reflection of the TCMABL players!

 

Game 2-

The Legends struck early in G2, batting around and putting up 5 runs in the top of the 1st against another very solid Rams starting pitcher. The Rams would get back in the game quickly though, making the score 5-4 by the end of the 2nd. Turning to Grant Ryerse to hold a lead, Ryerse did more than deliver. Over the next 5 innings, Ryerese allowed only 2H and 1ER with 5Ks. A phenomenal outing against a white hot Rams offense. The only problem is the Rams buckled down and didn't allow the Legends to score the rest of the game. Some untimely mistakes allowed the Rams to score 2 in the bottom of the 7th and walk-off with a 6-5 win. 

 

 

2021 Week 7 Preview-

After the 4th of July break, the Legends will be on the road again to take on the Giants. The Legends sit at 6-5 overall in TCMABL play. 

2021 Week 5 Recap- 

 

Game 1-

After rain put Week 5 games in doubt, the skies cleared just in time for G1. The Legends however left their mojo at home. Unable to put anything together against a very talented North Stars team, we found ourselves on the wrong side of a 7-2 loss. One bright spot, P Grant Ryerse continued to take the league by storm (with his bat!). Ryerse reached all 3 times up including a 2-run HR for the Legends only offense of the game.

 

Game 2-

About 12:15, the Legends woke up and found our way again. Ace John Toraason was dealing, throwing 4 scoreless innings of 1-hit ball with 5 Ks before the skies opened up and delayed the game to a date to be determined later. The offense was back to its usual tricks too, busting out 6 hits and 3 runs in 3 innings. The Legends will take a 3-0 lead to the bottom of the 4th when the game resumes.

 

 

2021 Week 6 Preview-

Now 6-3, the Legends are back at home in Week 6, taking on the Rams at Stan Cyson in the TCMABL 18+ Game of the Week.

2021 Week 4 Recap- 

 

Congrats to John Libbey (7-9, 2 2B, 2 3B, 6RBI, 3R, 2SB) on being named TCMABL Player of the Week in Week 4!

 

Game 1-

Feeling a bit short-handed on Sunday, especially in the pitching department, Jon Lucktenberg rushed back from the cabin early Sunday morning to start G1, and was as dominant as ever, earning the 5-inning CG W with 11Ks. The offense broke out for 16 hits and 11 runs. The offensive attack was well rounded, as 5 of 9 starters had multiple hits. Michael Walsh (3-3, BB, 2RBI, SB), John Libbey (3-4, 2 2B, 2R) and Keir Anderson (3-4, RBI, 3R, 2SB) led the charge. Final score was 11-1 in 5.

 

Game 2-

With no proven starting pitching left for G2, Andrew Young took the mound for his first career Legend's start and was rock solid, allowing 1 hit while striking out 3 in 3 innings. Rob McLain and Erik Lundgren each had nice innings on the mound in relief. The bats were hot again, as we pushed across 17 runs in 5 innings. 15 Legends saw plate appearances in the win. John Libbey had himself a day, going 4-5 with 2 3B and 6RBI in G2. Austin Fuller went deep in the 2nd inning as part of his 2-2, 2RBI day. Final score was 17-1 in 5.

 

 

2021 Week 5 Preview-

Sitting at 6-2, the Legends go on the road for the first time this season, taking on the North Stars at Van Cleve.

2021 Week 3 Recap- 

 

Game 1-

Jon Lucktenberg continued his solid 2021 reunion tour with another strong outing against the Bombers. Lucky (6IP, 2ER, 5K, 0BB) held the Bomber's big bats in check well enough for the win in G1, as the Legends won 8-3. Grant Ryerse (1IP, 1K) shut the door. The offense was provided mainly through two huge swings. Jared Anderson (2-3, 2B, HR, 3RBI) and John Libbey (1-2, HR, 2RBI) both left the yard. The home runs were Anderson's first of the season and Libbey's first of his Legends career. Carl Engbretson added 2 hits in the win.

 

Game 2-

A back and forth affair in G2 saw the Legends down 3-0 early, but Grant Ryerse (2-4, HR, 6RBI) showed he can do more than just throw a mean fastball and went deep for a 3-run HR to tie the game. Taking a 6-3 lead into the bottom of the 7th and a 9-6 lead to bottom of the 8th, the Legends found a way to let the sweep slip away 10-9 in extras. Jared Anderson (2-4, 2B) and Rob McLain (2-3, BB) added two hits each in the loss. John Toraason (6.1IP, 6K) found his groove in the middle innings and provided another solid outing on the mound.  

 

 

2021 Week 4 Preview-

Now 4-2 after the Week 3 split, the Legends look to add 2 more wins to the tally as we take on the Tigers back in Northeast Minneapolis.

2021 Week 2 Recap- 

 

Game 1-

Looking to set the tone of the series and the season ahead, the Legends turned to perennial ace John Toraason to lead the charge in Week 2. Toraason was as good as advertised, holding the Avengers to 1 run over 5 innings. Toro's 6K performance earned him the win. Facing a battle tested Adam Reents on the mound for the Avengers, the Legends took advantage of a fast start, scoring 5 runs in the bottom of the 1st and held on to win 6-1. The offense was paced by leadoff hitter Michael Walsh and his 3-3 performance at the plate. Jon Lucktenberg (2-3, 2RBI), Carl Engbretson (1-3, 2RBI), Josh Thyen (1-3, RBI) and John Libbey (1-3, 2B) helped provide the run support. Erik Lundgren had 2 strong scoreless innings in relief.

 

Game 2-

Looking to sweep, the Legends outdid their 5-run 1st in Game 1 with a 10-run 1st in Game 2. An all around team effort saw the Legends put away the Avengers 17-4 via run rule after 6. Jared Anderson led the offense going 3-4 with a 2B and 4RBI. Carl Engbretson, Jon Lucktenberg and Rob McLain all had 2 hits in the win. Andrew Young made his season debut on the mound with a 1-2-3 inning to close the door.  

 

 

2021 Week 3 Preview-

The Legends sit at 3-1 heading into the Memorial Day break. Week 3 features a division matchup against the Bombers. The Bombers swept in our 2019 matchup, so we hope to even the score. Should be a couple of fun games.

2021 Week 1 Recap- 

 

Game 1-

The Legends opened the 2021 season at home against our latest rival the past few seasons, the EP Cardinals. Game 1 was as close as expected, another classic Legends Cards matchup. Scoreless through 3, the Cards scratched across a run to take a 1-0 lead going into the 5th. In the bottom of the 5th, the Legends broke through in a big way. New Legend Alex Houlihan came up with the bases loaded and promptly deposited a ball just below the scoreboard in left for a Grand Slam and gave the Legends a 4-1 lead. Jon Lucktenberg was dominant on the mound in his Legends return. Lucktenberg earned the win with 5 IP, 0ER, 2H, 5K & 0BB. The Cardinals wouldn't go away quietly, and after making the game 4-2 heading into the 7th, the Cards had the go-ahead run at the plate with 1 out. The Legends turned to their new closer, Grant Ryerese. With ice in his veins, Ryerse struck out the last two batters in order to earn his first save. Newcomers John Libbey and Carl Engbretson got their first career Legends hits in the win.

 

Game 2-

Game 2 saw the us dig ourselves a hole we couldn't climb out of. A 5 run EP 1st inning was all the offense needed for them to win G2. Carl Engbretson helped the cause with a 2-run double, but that was about the extent of our offense. Ryerse was solid again in relief, with 2.1 IP, 1H & 4K. Final score 6-3.

 

2021 Week 2 Preview-

After the moral victory of a split with the defending champs, the Legends turn their attention to Week 2 and a matchup with the Avengers. Looking for our first sweep of the season.

2021 Season Preview-

 

After a LONG offseason, the Nordeast Legends are back for 2021. With a new logo, new hats and plenty of new faces, we are looking forward to taking the next step and advancing deep into the playoffs.

 

We said goodbye to a number of teammates from 2019. We can't thank them enough for their contributions to the Legends.

 

Nate Erickson- Nate was an original Legend from the inaugural 1-21 season. Nate was always a steady presence on the mound, and had a rather dominant 2017, which saw him strike out the Sultan of Swat with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 7th to save the Legends' first team win against the Sea Donkeys. Nate remains in the TCMABL and we wish him well.

 

Pete Braun- Also an original Legend, Pete help provide a steady presence at 1B in the early years of Legends history. We won't ever forget his 3-run HR in the first round of the 2016 playoffs late against the Bombers.

 

Mike Heller- Mike was only on the Legends for the 2019 season before the call of Cali was too much. A vocal leader with a strong bat, Mike also provided value on the mound breaking the Legends out of our early 2019 slump with a strong outing to start the best stretch in Legends history, when we went 10-2.    

 

Christian Holcomb- Christian joined the Legends in 2018 and promptly hit .370. In 2019 Christian lead the pitching staff with an even 3.00 ERA. He can take pride in knowing he was an integral part of so many our wins, and should hang his hat on throwing a CG W against the Cardinals and then earning the Save in G2 for our first sweep of the Red Birds. Always ready with a laughable one-liner, we hope that Christian migrates north again before too long.

 

Scott O'Brien- There is little doubt Scott is the most talented ball player we've ever been lucky enough to have play for us. In 3 seasons with the Legends, Scott hit .356, .349 & .392. A menace on the bases and a walking web gem, Scott will be greatly missed. We can only hope Scott finds his way back to MN after finishing PT School. Scott would want you to know, "The Left Fielder has absolutely no arm".

 

 

We are happy to welcome 8 new faces and 1 returning Legend for 2021. 

 

Jon Lucktenberg- After a hiatus in CO, Lucky is back to lead the pitching staff, spray the ball over the yard and keep the mood light. We are thrilled to have him back.

 

Josh Thyen- A 2020 Legends commit, Josh has played in a few non-league games for us and we look forward to seeing him roam the OF and continue to mash.

 

Andrew Young- After subbing in 2019 and committing in 2020, Young will find himself all over the field in 2021. We can't understate the value of his versatility.

 

Alex Houlihan- A 2019 sub against the Coyotes saw Houlihan effortlessly hit 2 HR in 2 games. We look forward to him providing much of the same all season long in 2021.

 

Matt Brooks- Brooks has joined the Legends with a huge arm and hopes to help lead the Legends pitching staff as part of our roster overhaul.

 

Carl Engbretson- Carl joins the Legends and gives us a demanding presence, both behind the dish and as a lefty bat in the middle of the lineup.

 

Charlie Jones- Charlie joined the Legends as we searched for OF and P help. The youngest Legend on the squad, Charlie will cover lots of ground this season.

 

Grant Ryerse- Grant is long and lanky and throws a mean fastball. Grant will be a huge addition to help round out and bring our staff to the next level.

 

John Libbey- Libbey is an absolute wizard. The ball seems to find a way into his no glove no matter what. Libbey solidifies an already solid Legends IF, so good luck sneaking a ball through the hole anymore. 

 

 

 

Week 1 Preview- 

The Legends open the 2021 Season at home against the EP Cardinals. A fun rivalry has been born with those guys over the past few seasons. In 2019 the Legends swept the regular season matchup but lost to the Cards in the playoffs. We expect a couple of tightly contested ball games and can't wait to be out there again.