Burnsville, MN — Monday's game against Shakopee Varsity Sabers was a heartbreaker for Burnsville Varsity Blaze, as they lost the lead late in a 2-1 defeat. The game was tied at one with Shakopee Varsity Sabers batting in the top of the sixth when Ryan Vosper singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run. The pitching was strong on both sides. Shakopee Varsity Sabers pitchers struck out four, while Burnsville Varsity Blaze sat down six. Burnsville Varsity Blaze got things started in the first inning when Jacob Neutz's sac fly scored one run for Burnsville Varsity Blaze. In the top of the fourth inning, Shakopee Varsity Sabers tied things up at one when Alex Duncan grounded into a double play, but still managed to score one run. #26 earned the victory on the hill for Shakopee Varsity Sabers. The hurler allowed zero hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out two and walking one. Nick Discher took the loss for Burnsville Varsity Blaze. The righthander went seven innings, allowing two runs on seven hits, striking out six and walking one. Nick Johnson started the game for Shakopee Varsity Sabers. Johnson went four innings, allowing one run on six hits, striking out two and walking zero AJ Galvin led Burnsville Varsity Blaze with two hits in three at bats.