Flossin

Tyga certainly isn't a Jay-Z, Kanye or even Chance the Rapper or Kendrick Lamar, but he certainly has his place in the rap game. Much like his mentor Lil' Wayne, he is a bit of a shock-rapper, and has a strong flow. He picks out some good beats in his latest album. "Flossin" is one of the best laid-back raps I've heard in a while.

I have several baseball photos to share from VFW to Legion to Victory League.

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Little Falls VFW's Travis Wenzel pitches against the St. Cloud Tech VFW team.

Pierz Bulldogs leadoff hitter Craig Luberts rips a shot up the middle against the Pierz Brewers, July 16.

Ted Dehler of the Bulldogs slides into third for a triple off the top of the wall.

Breck Weber lays down a bunt for the Pierz Brewers.

Nick Herold turns on a pitch.

Herold takes off for second after the pitch is released by the Brewers' Mike Poser.

Herold with a bunt attempt.

Jesse Marshik pitches for the Pierz Legion team in a sub-district playoff game against Aitkin, July 14.

Marshik with a high sling.

Marshik brings it down toward the batter.

Matt Tautges runs down a ball in center field.

Lane Girtz came in to do some pitching for Pierz.

Girtz kicks up his leg as he begins his wind up.

Thomas Funk rears back to pitch against Aitkin July 14.

Pierz' Noah Boser swings and misses.

Another pitcher, Preston Rocheleau, comes in to pitch for Pierz in the playoff game.

Boser braces for a stray ball to hit him in the back.

Tautges started the game on the mound.

Alec Stark with a big cut in a game against the St. Cloud 76ers in District play in Sartell, July 17.

Little Falls' Hunter Swanson looks on as Joe Alholm camps under a high fly ball.

AJ Jenks attempts to unleash a compact swing.

Jake Kapphahn fouls a ball back to the screen.

Kapphahn with another foul ball.

Dan Marod camps under a fly ball in right field for the Flyers.

Austin Weisz prepares to haul in a line drive in center field.

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Like a Rock

Bob Seger is finally on Spotify. I really enjoy the Detroit rocker and his husky voice and diverse brand of music. Seger was one of the final Spotify holdouts after The Beatles, Led Zepplin, Eagles and AC/DC among others who finally relented to the future of music -- streaming services. I have enjoyed the bevy of Seger hits, but my earliest Seger memories were of the Chevy commercials during bowling on Saturday afternoons as a child that included Seger's hit "Like a Rock."

I have a few photos to share from some baseball action.

A Swanville outfielder tosses the ball into the infield after another outfielder was unable to make a diving catch against Avon, July 8.

Swans' outfielder Carter Loven delivers a big cut at a pitch.

Swanville's Troy Evans fouls a pitch straight down.

Evan Athman about to deliver to home against Sobieski, July 8.

Little Falls Legion catcher, Brett Czajkowski, unloads a throw to first base.

Czajkowski makes a scoop on a ball in the dirt.

Czajkowski about to catch a pitch.

AJ Jenks takes a big crack at a pitch.

The Story of OJ

I was a late catcher on as a fan of Jay Z since he came to prominence as I was still building my musical pallate. I started listening to him for real while I was in college, which happened to coincide when critics and fans began to consider him dropping off on his albums, which became more commercial. I think that because of when I began to listen to him, I enjoy that time more and was not very impressed with his latest album "4:44," despite critics. Of course I didn't get to listen to the whole thing, because screw Tidal. But, I listened to the release "The Story of OJ," and samples of some of the other tracks. Nothing really caught my fancy, despite that it has gotten overwhelmingly positive reviews and has already gone platinum. Guess it just has to do with era. 

 As for photos, I have a bunch from June 23-July 2 in both sports and some parade. Enjoy, and don't forget to go to smugmug.com/MorrisonCountyRecord to purchase any photos. 

Lastrup outfielder Chad Weiss dives for a ball in a game back on June 25.

Lastrup's Preston Rocheleau attempts to tag out a stealing Aaron Weber of Buckman.

Buckman's Ben Boser with a big hack.

Pete Herman narrowly misses a ball he dove for.

Herman throws to first.

The Lakers' starter was Brad Meyer.

Ryan Foreman of the Pierz Bulldogs bats against the Pierz Brewers, June 25.

Pierz shortstop Jack Suska can't reel in a throw as a Moose Lake player steals second base, June 23.

Alec Lochner with a big wind up for the Pierz Legion team.

Suska rips a shot.

Matt Kummet swings and misses on a breaking pitch.

Lochner rears back to fire.

Little Falls shortstop AJ Jenks in game June 27.

Sam Nagel calls for a pop fly.

Nagel loads up to throw to first.

Jenks unloads a throw to first base for an out against Rocori, June 27.

Rocori's Jordan Barth narrowly beats the throw and the tag from Little Falls catcher Brett Czajkowski.

Wes Waytashek heaves a throw in from right field against St. Wendel, July 2.

Ricky Drew about to move forward toward the plate.

The fishy mascot of the Royalton splash pad on a firetruck shooting t shirts at the Bowlus Parade, July 2.

An army-themed ride with a dog dressed up as a flying lion.

A couple youngsters try to wave in some more candy.

Some floats were throwing out cheese sticks.

This little girl got into the candy before the parade.

Hunter Swanson hits a fly ball.