The Honkers took on the Mankato MoonDogs in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Mayo Field in Rochester. The Honkers lost the game 6-3 against the MoonDogs.
Honkers second baseman Zack Raabe (5) winds up for a throw to first baseman Jason Swan (4) for an out after fielding a ground ball during the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Mankato MoonDogs Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Mayo Field in Rochester. The Honkers lost the game 6-3 against the MoonDogs. (Joe Ahlquist / jahlquist@postbulletin.com)
The Honkers' Hank Bard (11) keeps his eyes on the ball after getting a hit during the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Mankato MoonDogs Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Mayo Field in Rochester. The Honkers lost the game 6-3 against the MoonDogs. (Joe Ahlquist / jahlquist@postbulletin.com)
Dressed as a mini Slider, Patrick Zeilstra, 7, of Rochester, helps the real Slider, the Honkers' mascot, pump up the crowd during the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Mankato MoonDogs Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Mayo Field in Rochester. The Honkers lost the game 6-3 against the MoonDogs. (Joe Ahlquist / jahlquist@postbulletin.com)
The Mankato MoonDogs' Adrian Torres (25) is safe at second base as Honkers' shortstop Jackson Forbes (21) looks back at the umpire during the first baseball game of a doubleheader Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Mayo Field in Rochester. The Honkers lost the game 6-3 against the MoonDogs. (Joe Ahlquist / jahlquist@postbulletin.com)
Patrick Zeilstra, 7, of Rochester, stands next to Slider, the Honkers' mascot, while dressed as a mini slider while watching the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Mankato MoonDogs Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Mayo Field in Rochester. The Honkers lost the game 6-3 against the MoonDogs. (Joe Ahlquist / jahlquist@postbulletin.com)
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The Honkers' Jackson Forbes (21) winds up for a practice swing during the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Mankato MoonDogs Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Mayo Field in Rochester. The Honkers lost the game 6-3 against the MoonDogs. (Joe Ahlquist / jahlquist@postbulletin.com)
Honkers pitcher Brendan Medoro (35) looks to the catcher during the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Mankato MoonDogs Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Mayo Field in Rochester. The Honkers lost the game 6-3 against the MoonDogs. (Joe Ahlquist / jahlquist@postbulletin.com)
The Honkers' Jackson Forbes (21) winds up for a swing while at bat during the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Mankato MoonDogs Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Mayo Field in Rochester. The Honkers lost the game 6-3 against the MoonDogs. (Joe Ahlquist / jahlquist@postbulletin.com)
Addie Myran, 12, and her brother, Bennett, 10, of Pine Island, take part in a game between innings during the first baseball game of a doubleheader between the Honkers and the Mankato MoonDogs Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Mayo Field in Rochester. The Honkers lost the game 6-3 against the MoonDogs. (Joe Ahlquist / jahlquist@postbulletin.com)
Patrick Zeilstra, 7, of Rochester, looks up to Slider, the Honkers' mascot, while dressed as a mini slider during the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Mankato MoonDogs Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Mayo Field in Rochester. The Honkers lost the game 6-3 against the MoonDogs. (Joe Ahlquist / jahlquist@postbulletin.com)
Honkers second baseman Zack Raabe (5) fields a ground ball before making a throw to first for an out during the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Mankato MoonDogs Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Mayo Field in Rochester. The Honkers lost the game 6-3 against the MoonDogs. (Joe Ahlquist / jahlquist@postbulletin.com)
The Mankato MoonDogs' Carson Yates (19) slides safely into second base before Honkers second baseman Zack Raabe (5) can tag during the first baseball game of a doubleheader Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Mayo Field in Rochester. The Honkers lost the game 6-3 against the MoonDogs. (Joe Ahlquist / jahlquist@postbulletin.com)
The Honkers' Brendan Medoro (35) throws a pitch during the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Mankato MoonDogs Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Mayo Field in Rochester. The Honkers lost the game 6-3 against the MoonDogs. (Joe Ahlquist / jahlquist@postbulletin.com)
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Honkers outfielder Zach Cole (20) runs into the fence attempting to make a catch during the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Mankato MoonDogs Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Mayo Field in Rochester. The Honkers lost the game 6-3 against the MoonDogs. (Joe Ahlquist / jahlquist@postbulletin.com)
Dressed as a mini Slider, Patrick Zeilstra, 7, of Rochester, helps the real Slider, the Honkers' mascot, pump up the crowd during the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Mankato MoonDogs Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Mayo Field in Rochester. The Honkers lost the game 6-3 against the MoonDogs. (Joe Ahlquist / jahlquist@postbulletin.com)
Joe Ahlquist is the photo editor at the Post Bulletin. Joe is a 2013 graduate of Winona State University and previously worked at the Winona (Minn.) Daily News and the Sioux Falls (S.D.) Argus Leader before arriving at the Post Bulletin in July of 2017. Readers can reach Joe at 507-285-7624 or jahlquist@postbulletin.com.