ST. CLOUD – There are two new leaders in the latest ratings by the Minnesota Baseball Association. In each case, the team that was second in the last poll moved into the top spot.
The Watertown Red Devils are first in Class C, with the Watkins Clippers dropping to fourth. The Jackson Bulls are among the other teams receiving votes.
In Class B, the Blaine Fusion have moved into a tie for the top spot with the Chanhassen Red Birds, who were alone in first in the last poll.
The Minnetonka Millers are now in first in Class A, with Air Freight Unlimited dropping to fourth.
Following are the complete ratings by the Minnesota Baseball Association. Listed are rank, team, poll points and place in the last ratings.
Class C
1. Watertown Red Devils 39 2
2. Delano Athletics 28 8
3. Jordan Brewers 22 10
4. Watkins Clippers 21 1
5. St. Patrick Irish 20 6
6. Waconia Lakers 15 3
7. New Ulm Brewers 14 7
8. Sartell Muskies 12 5
9. St. Martin Martins 8 NR
tie Buffalo Bulldogs 8 NR
Others receiving votes: Webster Sox, Buckman Billygoats, Dassel-Cokato Saints, Luverne Redbirds, Waterville Indians, Springfield Tigers, St. Stephen Steves, Windom Pirates, Elrosa Saints, Maple Lake Lakers, Plato Blue Jays, Atwater Chuckers, Minnesota Lake Royals, Stark Longhorns, Cortland Cubs, Kimball Express, Isanti Redbirds, St. Joseph Joes, Luxemburg Brewers, Jackson Bulls, Litchfield Blues, Sauk Centre Titans, Wanamingo Jacks.
Class B
1. Blaine Fusion 38 2
(tie) Chanhassen Red Birds 38 1
3. Miesville Mudhens 25 T3
4. Rochester Royals 23 T9
5. Cold Spring Springers 20 7
6. Champlin Park LoGators 17 6
7. Northfield Knights 16 NR
8. Moorhead Brewers 8 T3
(tie) New Market Muskies 8 5
10. Burnsville Bobcats 6 T9
(tie) Young America Cardinals 6 NR
Others receiving votes: Sobieski Skis, Chaska Cubs, Victoria Vics, Shakopee Indians, St. Michael Saints
Class A
1. Minnetonka Millers 40 2
2. Lyon’s Pub Warriors 27 6
3. Minneapolis Cobras 24 6
4. Air Freight Unlimited 22 1
5. Highland Park Beavers 21 4
6. St. Paul Hops 15 NR
7. Stockmen’s Irish 14 9
7. St. Louis Park Pirates 14 5
9. Baseball 365 11 9
10. St. Anthony Hogs 10 8