Apple Valley, MN — Thursday's game against Apple Valley Varsity Eagles was a heartbreaker for Burnsville Varsity Blaze, as they lost the lead late in a 5-1 defeat. The game was tied at one with Apple Valley Varsity Eagles batting in the bottom of the fifth when Schlicting singled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs. Burnsville Varsity Blaze lost despite out-hitting Apple Valley Varsity Eagles six to five Apple Valley Varsity Eagles got things started in the second inning. Apple Valley Varsity Eagles scored one run when Christensen singled. Gentz was the winning pitcher for Apple Valley Varsity Eagles. The bulldog allowed six hits and one run over six innings, striking out three. Titus threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen. Neutz toed the rubber for Burnsville Varsity Blaze. Neutz went four innings, allowing on run on two hits, striking out four and walking one. Woelfel and Meuser entered the game as relief, throwing one and one-third innings and two-thirds of an inning respectively. Neutz went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Burnsville Varsity Blaze in hits. Burnsville Varsity Blaze didn't commit a single error in the field. Galvin had eight chances in the field, the most on the team.