Minnesota High School Baseball - Chatfield loses to Pine Island
June 7, 2016: Chatfield, MN 55923 The Pine Island Panthers baseball team scored 4 runs and limited the host Chatfield Gophers to 1 in the Panthers non-league victory on Tuesday.
Game Summary
The Panthers claimed their first Section title in 23 years, as they defeated Chatfield, 4-1, on Tuesday, June 7th, at Hudson Field in Rochester. Aaron Gillard scattered 5 hits, the Panthers played their second straight error free game, and the team stole 7 bases, as they won their fourth trip to the Minnesota State High School League State Tournament. Drew Lohmeyer ripped out 3 hits, Matt Huus drilled a long RBI double, and Bryce Hinrichsen and Derek Rucker worked RBI walks to pace the offense. The team will open play in St. Cloud on Thursday, June 17th, at Putz Stadium against an opponent and time to be determined.