Recap
Eagan, MN — Both pitching staffs had their hands full on Monday in a high-scoring affair where Burnsville Blaze Sophomores bested Eagan Wildcats Sophomores, 15-9.
Eagan got on the board in the first inning, singling on a 2-1 count, scoring one run.
Burnsville notched seven runs in the fourth inning. The offensive onslaught came from singles by Riley Nelson and Nick Vitez, a sac fly by Ethan Happe, an error on a ball put in play by Jose Sabino, and a double by Micah Lindsay.
Eagan scored four runs in the fourth inning.
Andrew Dickhausen got the win for Burnsville Blaze Sophomores. The righthander lasted three innings, allowing two hits and three runs while striking out eight. Nelson, Adam Briese, and Lindsay all put in work in relief out of the bullpen, steering their team towards the victory.
Burnsville Blaze Sophomores totaled 11 hits in the game. Rachon Ferguson-Lewis, Lindsay, and Garrett Ahern each collected multiple hits for Burnsville Blaze Sophomores. Ahern, Lindsay, and Ferguson-Lewis each managed two hits to lead Burnsville Blaze Sophomores. Burnsville Blaze Sophomores tore up the base paths, as five players stole at least two bases. Ahern led the way with four.