Recap
Apple Valley, MN — Both teams were strong on the bump on Thursday, but Burnsville Blaze Varsity defeated Eastview Varsity Lightning 3-0. Jacob Neutz started the game for Burnsville Blaze Varsity and recorded 21 outs.
Burnsville Blaze Varsity were the first to get on the board in the second when an error scored one run.
Burnsville Blaze Varsity added one run in the third. Connor Morrissey singled after a 6-pitch-at-bat, making the score 2-0.
Jacob Neutz earned the win for Burnsville Blaze Varsity. They allowed four hits and zero runs over seven innings, striking out five and walking three. Eli Judson took the loss for Eastview Varsity Lightning. The lefty went four innings, surrendering two runs (one earned) on three hits, striking out two and walking one.
Connor Morrissey led Burnsville Blaze Varsity with one run batted in. The right fielder went 2-for-3 on the day. Brandon Einberger stole two bases.
Cooper DeSutter and Ben Schmitz each collected two hits for Eastview Varsity Lightning. Eastview Varsity Lightning turned two double plays in the game.
Burnsville Blaze Varsity play at home on Friday against Minneapolis Southwest Varsity in their next game.