We asked 6 baseball moms: “What is it like following your American Legion Baseball team all summer?”

Mom: Jessica DuRose
Son: #20 Mason DuRose, 1st Base & Pitcher
Team: Mankato Post 11 National

“It has been an absolute joy. We have a great group of kids and parents who have stuck together since the boys were 10 years old. We are stuck in hotels every weekend, and these parents have been amazing.”

Mom: Charlene Beavers
Son: #3 Carson Beavers, Center Field & 1st Base
Team: Rochester Post 92 Redhawks

“For this team, it has been particularly exciting because they have never been playing better as boys and now men. After this year, they will go different directions, graduating and moving on.”

Mom: Samantha Lee
Son: #5 Keegan Lee, Pitcher & Catcher
Team: Forest Lake Post 225 Rangers

“It’s fun because we get to do it together. We have a great group of families. We traveled a ton this summer. I basically lived in a hotel. It allows you to see new places and new ballparks.”

Mom: Shari Rantz
Son: #11 Jake Rantz, 2nd Base & Pitcher
Team: Fridley Post 303 Gold Eagles

“It’s exciting to be involved as a parent. We see other families. We got to see all the nostalgic ballparks. We got to see all the other kids on other teams that they played against as kids.”

Mom: Summer Krzoska
Son: #17 Gavyn Krzoska, Right Field & Pitcher
Team: Osseo Post 172 Orioles

“It’s just been a lot of fun watching the team as a whole. Every game a different player steps up and makes the play. We have a great group of boys who support each other. No matter the outcome, we are happy with the season.”

Mom: Beth Stember
Son: #49 Connor Stember, Pitcher & 2nd Base
Team: Farmington Post 189 Tigers

“I like watching the boys develop as players and as people. The ballparks have been interesting. Legion Baseball has some great coaches who support the kids and help them grow as a team.”