Millers infielder Blaine Rutledge snares a hard grounder to make the first out in the 3rd inning against the St. Paul River Pirates Sunday, August 12, at Red Haddox Field in Bloomington. Minnetonka crushed the Pirates 10-0 in their opening game of the Class-A Amateur state tournament.

Minnetonka shortstop Joe Shallenberger crushes a River Pirates pitch for a home run against their St. Paul opponent Sunday, August 12, at Red Haddox Field in Bloomington. The Millers sank the Pirates 10-0 in their opening game of the Class-A Amateur state tournament.

Minnetonka pitcher Nate Melek throws against the St. Paul River Pirates Sunday, August 12, at Red Haddox Field in Bloomington. The Millers sank the Pirates 10-0 in their opening game of the Class-A Amateur state tournament.