Lakeville, MN — Both teams were strong on the hill on Thursday, but Burnsville Blaze Varsity defeated Lakeville North Panthers Varsity 2-1. Jacob Neutz started the game for Burnsville Blaze Varsity and recorded 20 outs. Burnsville Blaze Varsity got on the board in the top of the fifth inning after Jacob Neutz singled, and Burnsville Blaze Varsity scored on a passed ball, each scoring one run. Jacob Neutz earned the win for Burnsville Blaze Varsity. The starting pitcher gave up six hits and one run over six and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking three. Teddy Juaire took the loss for Lakeville North Panthers Varsity. They went five innings, surrendering two runs (zero earned) on two hits, striking out five and walking three. Will Heger collected the save. Jacob Neutz led Burnsville Blaze Varsity with one run batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. Jacob Neutz and Luke Dam each collected one hit for Burnsville Blaze Varsity. Burnsville Blaze Varsity turned one double play in the game. Ben Dittrich led the team with one run batted in. Logan Campbell and James Fager each collected two hits for Lakeville North Panthers Varsity. Lakeville North Panthers Varsity turned one double play in the game. Burnsville Blaze Varsity will travel to Farmington Tigers Varsity for their next game on Friday.