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Forest City Today
By the People, for the People
Mitchell Softball, Tiger Baseball, and More Sports Highlights
Local college and pro teams in action this weekend
Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:24pm
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The Mitchell Kernel softball team opens their season at home tomorrow against Aberdeen Central, while the DWU Tiger baseball squad hosts Military & First Responders Day at Drake Field. The DWU softball team is on the road to face Waldorf. In pro sports, the Minnesota Twins won their second straight game against the Detroit Tigers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves dominated the Indiana Pacers.
Why it matters
This weekend's slate of local college and professional sports action provides excitement for fans in the Mitchell area and across the region. The home openers for Mitchell Softball and DWU Baseball are community events, while the DWU Softball team looks to build on a strong start to their season. The Twins and Timberwolves victories also keep their playoff hopes alive in their respective leagues.
The details
The Mitchell Kernel softball team will host Aberdeen Central at Cadwell Park, with the JV game at 4pm and varsity at 5:30pm. The DWU Tiger baseball team will welcome fans for Military & First Responders Day at Drake Field, with a doubleheader against Briar Cliff starting at 1pm. The DWU softball squad travels to Forest City, Iowa to take on Waldorf in a doubleheader beginning at 2pm. In the pros, the Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 4-2 for their second straight win, while the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised past the Indiana Pacers 124-104.
- The Mitchell Kernel softball home opener is tomorrow, April 9th.
- The DWU Tiger baseball doubleheader against Briar Cliff is today, April 8th, starting at 1pm.
- The DWU Tiger softball doubleheader against Waldorf is today, April 8th, starting at 2pm.
- The Minnesota Twins played the Detroit Tigers last night, April 7th.
- The Minnesota Timberwolves played the Indiana Pacers last night, April 7th.
The players
Alison Ernsberger
The DWU softball pitcher was named the Great Plains Athletic Conference Pitcher-of-the-Week for the second consecutive week after a strong performance.
Ayo Dosunmu
The Minnesota Timberwolves player led the team in scoring with a double-digit performance in their win over the Indiana Pacers.
What’s next
The Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers will play again tomorrow, April 9th, at 6:40pm on MLBTV.
The takeaway
This weekend's local sports schedule provides opportunities for the Mitchell community to come together and support their college and professional teams. The home openers for Mitchell Softball and DWU Baseball are community events, while the DWU Softball team looks to build on their strong start. The Twins and Timberwolves victories also keep their playoff hopes alive, giving fans reasons to be excited about the rest of their seasons.
