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FOX 9 Town Ball Tour concludes 2026 season at Loretto
The FOX 9 Town Ball Tour has one more stop for the 2026 season, and this week, we're heading to Loretto. The Larks host the Howard Lake Orphans Wednesday night in a game that was previously postponed due to severe weather.
LORETTO, Minn. (FOX 9) - The FOX 9 Town Ball Tour is making its final stop of the 2026 season this week, and we’re closing it out in Loretto.
FOX 9 Town Ball Tour hits Loretto
The backstory:
The FOX 9 Town Ball tour was supposed to be in Loretto on June 17, but Mother Nature had other ideas. The Larks’ game against the Howard Lake Orphans was postponed after an evening of thunderstorms.
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FOX 9 Town Ball Tour: Former Twin Corey Koskie featured on Loretto Larks
The FOX 9 Town Ball tour wraps up the 2026 season this week, and we're head to Loretto, home of the Larks. That happens to be the team featuring former Minnesota Twins player Corey Koskie. He joined FOX 9 News at 9 Sunday to preview Loretto.
We’re going to give a try Wednesday night, as the weather forecast looks much better. The Larks host the Orphans at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Arnold Klaers Baseball Field. The Larks are 11-4 on the season after a win on Sunday.
Pregame events start at 4 p.m., including a Minnesota Twins youth baseball/softball clinic from 4 to 6 p.m. The night will also feature giveaways and raffles.
About the Loretto Larks
Why you should care:
The Larks play in the North Star League and play at Arnold Klaers Baseball Field. Located just west of Hamel, Loretto combines the small-town charm with being close to the Twin Cities metro.
Loretto is celebrating 100 years of town ball this year, capped with an anniversary party on Saturday at the ballpark.
Corey Koskie featured on Loretto Larks
Dig deeper:
The Loretto Larks being in action means fans will get to watch a former big leaguer take the field. Former Minnesota Twins’ player Corey Koskie and his sons play for the Larks. Koskie played nine major league seasons, all with the Twins, batting .275 with 124 home runs.
Koskie says his oldest son, Bradley, convinced him to play after four years of talks.
"Town ball is one of those hidden secrets in Minnesota. You go to these communities and their fields are pristine. I love it," Koskie said.
How to watch FOX 9 Town Ball Tour
Watch live:
FOX 9 will broadcast live from the ballparks starting at 5 p.m., with post-game coverage continuing on FOX 9 News at 9 and 10 p.m. You can watch on FOX 9, as well as streaming on FOX9.com and FOX LOCAL.