2026 MSHSL Baseball State Tournament Semifinals: Finalists Decided

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  Sports and Competition on Fri, Jun 12th, 2026 by The Repository
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Tournament Overview

• The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) concluded the semifinal round of the 2026 Baseball State Tournament on June 12th.

• The day featured matchups across six different classifications, determining which teams would advance to the championship games.

• Games were played across multiple venues, focusing on pitching endurance and offensive efficiency in high-pressure scenarios.

• Weather conditions remained favorable, allowing all scheduled semifinal contests to proceed without delay.

Official Semifinal Results

Class 6A Detailed Recaps

• Eden Prairie advanced to the final after a tight 4–2 victory over Lakeville North.

• The game was characterized by a strong defensive performance from Eden Prairie in the final two innings.

• Wayzata secured their spot in the championship with a 5–3 win over Mounds View.

• Wayzata's offense relied on a multi-run third inning to create a lead they maintained throughout the contest.

• Mounds View attempted a late-game rally in the bottom of the seventh but fell short by two runs.

Class 5A Detailed Recaps

• East Ridge dominated the field with a convincing 7–1 win over Rosemount.

• The East Ridge pitching staff limited Rosemount to a single run, effectively neutralizing their power hitters.

• Apple Valley edged out Stillwater in a 3–2 thriller.

• The game remained tied until the sixth inning, where Apple Valley utilized a strategic bunt and a sacrifice fly to take the lead.

• Stillwater managed to put runners on base in the final frame but failed to score.

Class 4A Detailed Recaps

• Winona progressed to the finals with a 6–4 victory over Owatonna.

• Winona's offensive surge occurred in the middle innings, overcoming an early deficit.

• Mankato West posted a high-scoring 8–5 win against Faribault.

• Faribault remained competitive through the first five innings, but Mankato West broke the game open with a four-run sixth inning.

• Mankato West demonstrated superior depth in their bullpen to close out the game.

Class 3A Detailed Recaps

• Zumbrota-Houston Bluff won a low-scoring 2–1 defensive battle against Providence.

• Both pitching rotations performed exceptionally well, with the game decided by a single RBI double in the fifth inning.

• Staples shut out Holy Cross with a dominant 4–0 performance.

• The Staples pitcher recorded a high number of strikeouts, preventing Holy Cross from generating any significant momentum.

• Staples' disciplined hitting ensured they capitalized on the few errors made by the Holy Cross defense.

Class 2A Detailed Recaps

• Sleepy Eye claimed a 5–3 win over Underwood.

• Sleepy Eye utilized aggressive base running to put pressure on the Underwood infield.

• Elk River advanced with a comfortable 6–2 victory over North Mankato.

• Elk River's offense was consistent throughout the game, recording hits in nearly every inning.

• North Mankato struggled to find timing against the Elk River starting pitcher.

Class 1A Detailed Recaps

• Montgomery-St. Lawrence produced the highest score of the day, defeating Underwood 10–4.

• The game was highlighted by several extra-base hits from Montgomery-St. Lawrence's upper lineup.

• Pivot's Academy secured a 7–3 win over Southwest.

• Pivot's Academy maintained control of the game from the first pitch, leading in every single inning.

• Southwest attempted to close the gap in the seventh, but the Pivot's defense held firm.

Key Tournament Highlights and Statistics

• Total runs scored across all 12 semifinal games: 64 runs.

• Highest single-game score: Montgomery-St. Lawrence (10 runs).

• Lowest combined score: Zumbrota-Houston Bluff vs. Providence (3 total runs).

• Total shutouts recorded during the semifinal round: 1 (Staples over Holy Cross).

• Most frequent margin of victory: 2 runs.

Upcoming Championship Matchups

• Class 6A: Eden Prairie vs. Wayzata

• Class 5A: East Ridge vs. Apple Valley

• Class 4A: Winona vs. Mankato West

• Class 3A: Zumbrota-Houston Bluff vs. Staples

• Class 2A: Sleepy Eye vs. Elk River

• Class 1A: Montgomery-St. Lawrence vs. Pivot's Academy