Ryan Bitz is a pitcher and infielder for the Mandan Chiefs. A recent high school graduate, Bitz has played baseball throughout his life, starting when he was about three years old. His inspiration to play baseball is rooted in a familiar thing: family. “My dad played when he was younger, and my older brother played too,” Bitz said. “It was in my blood. I always knew I was going to play.” Bitz explained his decision to play for the Chiefs. He placed great emphasis on his com

The Mandan Chiefs played the Williston Keybirds in a double header on July 17. The first game started at 5 p.m. and the second at 7 p.m. The Chiefs have made a strong comeback this season and went into their game against the Keybirds with three consecutive wins under their belt. This winning energy allowed the Chiefs to take both wins from the Keybirds, as the Chiefs won the first game 4-3, and the second game 11-3. In the first game, both teams earned one run in the 1st inn

Troy Gerhardt is an outfielder for the Mandan Chiefs. He has played baseball since he was seven years old. Gerhardt learned to love the sport through his childhood experiences at the baseball fields, watching his brothers play with the Chiefs. In an interview after the Senators game, Gerhardt shared his inspiration to play baseball. “My brothers played a big part in it, and same with my family. My brothers were the biggest part about that,” Gerhardt said. “I really wanted to