Sept 22 at Milwaukee

The La Crescent Apple Jacks ended their tenth season on a bittersweet note, losing to the Milwaukee Cream Citys and tying the Milwaukee Grays. It was the final chapter of a milestone season marked by steady pitching, fielding challenges, and hitting that both soared and slumped. Yet, it was one of the most enjoyable of summers due to sunny skies and players who had a mutual respect for each other and an appreciation for the game.

The Jacks had faced the Cream Citys in years prior and enjoyed the camaraderie on and off the field with the Milwaukee ambassadors. The current Cream Citys are inspired by their namesakes who won the state amateur base ball championship three times from 1865 to 1870. They brought that bravado with them on the field, driving the game in their direction with a six-run first inning. In response, the Jacks corked 14 hits, led by Jason “Weasel” Pericak's three hits. Converting the hits to aces (runs) proved a challenge with the Jacks tallying only three runs to the Cream Citys’ 12.

The Jacks’ bats were consistently strong in the second game with every player getting on base for a total of 24 hits and four aces to tie the Grays after an agreed-upon nine innings. Bill “Ho-hum” Ohm captained from the sidelines as his son Bill “Jimmy” Ohm cracked four hits and tallied one ace. Erik “Stretch” Deetz had 3 hits and 2 aces, while Dan “The Man” Johnson and Gary “Big Weasel” Pericak had 3 hits apiece. Corky “Goose” Gaskell, the captain of the Roosters of Olmsted County, made the trip to Milwaukee with the Jacks and enjoyed five hits and 1 ace against the Grays.