On this date in 1998, the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks won their first Northern League championship by sweeping the St. Paul Saints in a three-game series, capping a record-breaking season.

Here is the complete story as it appeared in the paper that day:

By Eric Peterson, The Forum

A Northern League championship was the only thing missing from the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks baseball résumé in their three-year history.

Not anymore.

The RedHawks put the finishing touches on their dream season Saturday, blowing away the St. Paul Saints 12-3 in front of 5,033 fans at Newman Outdoor Field. The victory capped a three-game championship series sweep.

“It was the final chapter in a picture-perfect season,” said RedHawks manager Doug Simunic. “We beat everyone in the league and got what we deserved —

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