Apple Valley, MN — Both teams were strong on the mound on Monday, but Apple Valley Varsity Eagles was just a little bit stronger at the plate in their 3-2 victory over Burnsville Blaze Varsity. Nick Discher started the game for Burnsville Blaze Varsity and recorded 16 outs. Burnsville Blaze Varsity lost despite out-hitting Apple Valley Varsity Eagles four to three. Jacob Neutz led Burnsville Blaze Varsity with two hits. Apple Valley Varsity Eagles were the first to get on the board in the first when Leo Chamberlain scored after tagging up. Burnsville Blaze Varsity took the lead in the top of the third. Jacob Neutz homered to left field, scoring two runs, to give Burnsville Varsity Blaze Varsity the lead, 2-1. Apple Valley Varsity Eagles captured the lead, 3-2, in the bottom of the sixth after Miles Jensen homered to left field, and Chayse Walker hit a sacrifice fly, each scoring one run. Chayse Walker earned the win for Apple Valley Varsity Eagles. The right-handed pitcher surrendered one hit and zero runs over two innings, striking out three and walking one. Nick Discher took the loss for Burnsville Blaze Varsity. The righty went five and one-third innings, surrendering three runs on three hits, striking out five and walking six. Ryan Christiansen began the game for Apple Valley Varsity Eagles. The right-handed pitcher gave up three hits and two runs (one earned) over five innings, striking out five and walking four. Jacob Neutz drove the middle of the lineup, leading Burnsville Blaze Varsity with two runs batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Burnsville Blaze Varsity turned one double play in the game. Burnsville Blaze Varsity were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Jacob Neutz made the most plays with five. Cam Noland, Ben Jackson, and Miles Jensen each collected one hit for Apple Valley Varsity Eagles. Ben Jackson, Chayse Walker, and Miles Jensen each drove in one run for Apple Valley Varsity Eagles. Ryan Christiansen led Apple Valley Varsity Eagles with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, piling up six walks for the game. Burnsville Blaze Varsity will travel to Eagan Wildcats Varsity for their next game on Tuesday.