Wisconsin Field of Nine
Baseball across Wisconsin
Welcome
Welcome to Wisconsin Field of Nine, a blog dedicated to past and present baseball across Wisconsin. The emphasis is on amateur, semi-pro, minor, independent, and summer collegiate leagues, but posts will occasionally include others too. Read more in my About Blog page. I encourage you to share your experiences using the companion Facebook Group. The link at the bottom of any page will direct you there.
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2026-06-21 Milwaukee at Hartland (LOL)
Category: Game RecapThis was a great day for a ballgame. The weather was excellent with temps in the 70s and light overcast skies. There was shade to enjoy not getting baked in the sun. I enjoyed moving around the ballfield – parks with a tall fence are problematic. And while shooting through the fence behind home plate,…
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2026-06-20 Racine at Sussex – Doubleheader (LOL)
Category: Game RecapIn the Saturday matinee doubleheader between the Racine Kiwanis and host Sussex Cardinals, Racine’s play could be characterized a “Jekyll and Hyde” performance. Even though Sussex won each of the games, they journey was much different. Final scores:Game 1: Sussex 10 – Racine 0 (5 innings)Game 2: Sussex 15 – Racine 14 Game 1 was…
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2026-06-19 Saukville at Hustisford (RRL)
Category: Game RecapWow! On this Friday evening, I opted to head up to Hustisford for a matchup with the Saukville Saints. With a 7:30 start and fairly thick, overcast skies, I didn’t have high hopes of catching too much, but I wanted to visit Hustisford nonetheless. Funny thing, back at the end of the 2024 season, I…
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2026-06-18 Columbus vs Sun Prairie at Marshall (HTL)
Category: Game RecapThe Columbus Crawdads met up with the Sun Prairie Red Birds for a Thursday night Home Talent League contest at Marshall’s Fireman’s Park. The Crawdads jumped out to an early lead by putting up a four spot in the top of the fourth. A series of timely hits including a double by Matt Miller led…
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2026-06-16 Rome (LOL) vs Utica (HTL) at Fort Atkinson
Category: Game RecapIn the Fort Atkinson annual baseball tournament, the Rome Raiders squared off against the Utica Association for what would become a pitcher’s duel. Utica scored a run in the bottom of the first, and that would be enough to secure a win. But, the win would not come easy. In the middle innings, Rome threatened…
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2026-06-14 Lake Mills at Jefferson (HTL)
Category: Game RecapAfter the morning contest between Waterford and Dousman, I scooted over to Jefferson to catch the remainder of the game between the Lake Mills Grays and Jefferson Blue Devils. While the Grays struggled at the plate with just one hit, the Blue Devils showed some pop with a pair of doubles, a home run, and…
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2026-06-14 Waterford at Dousman (LOL)
Category: Game RecapThe morning matchup in the first of two between the visiting Waterford Rivermen and Dousman Frogs was a great, well-pitched game. Rivermen pitcher Matt O’Sullivan was dissecting the Frogs batters in the early innings with 9 Ks in the first four innings. The Frogs threatened in the bottom of the 3rd when when a walk…
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2026-06-13 DeForest at Cottage Grove (HTL)
Category: Game RecapFor the second game of the day, I scooted from Dousman to make it just in time for the start of the game between DeForest and Cottage Grove. Cottage Grove jumped out to an early lead with a run in the bottom of the first, and never looked back. The Firemen added a pair in…
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2026-06-13 Waukesha Foxes at Johnson Creek Mapaches (DCL)
Category: Game RecapIn a Saturday morning matchup in Johnson Creek, the Waukesha Foxes faced off against the Johnson Creek Mapaches. In a season opener 11 days earlier the Foxes suffered defeat at the hands of the first year Madison Hoots, so I was looking forward to seeing a better performance. It was a well played game. In…
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2026-06-09 Johnson Creek vs Albion at Fort Atkinson (HTL)
Category: Game RecapI was able to watch a weekday matchup between the Johnson Creek Pioneers and Albion Tigers because of a rainout of 6/5 games scheduled as part of the 2026 Fort Atkinson Generals Baseball Tournament. At the end of this 7 inning affair, Johnson Creek advances in the winner’s bracket with a 5-2 victory. Johnson Creek…