Mon-Clair Baseball
Millers, Green Machine post wins
The Mon-Clair League returned to regular season action this past weekend, but rain limited the amount of baseball to be played. After going 0-2 in the Valmeyer Midsummer Classic over…
Read MoreMillstadt wins Midsummer Classic
The 49th annual Valmeyer Midsummer Classic was won by the Millstadt Green Machine at the end of an enjoyable weekend of baseball that brought large crowds to Borsch Park. Millstadt…
Read MoreMidsummer Classic continues legacy
It’s been a rite of summer in Monroe County for decades, but the Valmeyer Midsummer Classic baseball tournament will take on special significance once the first pitch is thrown this…
Read MoreMillers moving up
The Waterloo Millers inched closer to .500 with a winning weekend as the Valmeyer Lakers were swept and the Millstadt Green Machine were rained out in Mon-Clair League baseball action. …
Read MoreMon-Clair season heating up
The Valmeyer Lakers finally fell from the ranks of the unbeaten, but still reign atop the Monroe Division standings in the Mon-Clair League. The Lakers split a Sunday doubleheader with…
Read MoreLakers stay hot; Millers split
The Monroe Division of the Mon-Clair League is being ruled by the Valmeyer Lakers after the first three weekends of play. The Lakers improved to 6-0 following a Sunday sweep…
Read MoreLakers off to 4-0 start
All is well in Valmeyer as the Lakers are 4-0 to start the Mon-Clair League baseball season. The Lakers, donning uniforms bearing the name Boog on their hats and jerseys,…
Read MoreA fond farewell for Pieper
Denny “Boog” Pieper, who managed the Valmeyer Lakers of the Mon-Clair League for more than 50 years and was involved in county league baseball since 1962, died suddenly last Wednesday…
Read MoreBook captures essence of Mon-Clair majesty
The love of America’s pastime shines through in a longtime Mon-Clair League player’s new book. “Amateur baseball holds a special place in my heart – the competition, the fun, hustling…
Read MoreMillers opt out of playoffs
The Mon-Clair League playoffs begin this Saturday in Cape Girardeau, Mo., but the most decorated team in league history won’t be there. The Waterloo Millers (formerly the Buds) have won…
Read MoreMon-Clair season winding down
Rain put a damper on Sunday’s Mon-Clair League schedule, but the one doubleheader that did take place decided this year’s Monroe Division champion. The Millstadt Green Machine split a twinbill…
Read MoreMillstadt sweeps past Millers
There’s breathing room in the Monroe Division of the Mon-Clair League following a doubleheader sweep by the Millstadt Green Machine over the rival Waterloo Millers on Sunday. Millstadt won 12-4…
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