Recap
Strong Hitting Not Enough As Burnsville Blaze Varsity Falls To Shakopee Sabers
Shakopee 5, Burnsville 3
Shakopee, MN — Even though Burnsville Blaze Varsity collected seven hits to Shakopee Varsity Sabers' three, they still fell 5-3 on Wednesday at Tahpah Park. Brandon Einberger led Burnsville Blaze Varsity with two hits.
Burnsville Blaze Varsity got on the board in the bottom of the second inning after Brandon Einberger doubled, and Luke McHugh singled, each scoring one run.
Shakopee Varsity Sabers captured the lead, 4-2, in the top of the fourth when Nick Johnson drew a walk, scoring one run, Charlie Toenges drew a walk, scoring one run, and Collin Heckman induced Kaden Olson to hit into a fielder's choice, but two runs scored.
Nick Johnson earned the win for Shakopee Varsity Sabers. The lefty surrendered seven hits and three runs over seven innings, striking out eight and walking one. Collin Heckman took the loss for Burnsville Blaze Varsity. The right-handed pitcher went three and two-thirds innings, giving up four runs (two earned) on zero hits, striking out two and walking seven.
Jacob Neutz, Luke McHugh, and Brandon Einberger each drove in one run for Burnsville Blaze Varsity. Burnsville Blaze Varsity turned one double play in the game.
Logan Krosch led Shakopee Varsity Sabers with two hits in four at bats. Ryan Vosper, Charlie Toenges, Kaden Olson, and Nick Johnson each drove in one run for Shakopee Varsity Sabers. Charlie Toenges paced Shakopee Varsity Sabers with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, accumulating seven walks for the game. Shakopee Varsity Sabers were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Charlie Toenges made the most plays with eight.
Burnsville Blaze Varsity play at home on Thursday against Lakeville North Panthers Varsity in their next game.