Minnetonka came out on top against Edina on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run sixth inning. The Skippers put the hurt on the Hornets with a sharp 8-1 victory. The Skippers haven't had any issues with the Hornets recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Jack Butterworth tossed a big game, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over 6.2 innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Garrett Wheeler was incredible, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season. Gus Berger was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Skippers
| 04/26/25 @ Edina | 8-1 |
| 04/21/25 @ Eden Prairie | 9-5 |
| 04/11/25 @ Buffalo | 8-4 |
| 05/24/24 @ Hopkins | 11-0 |
| 05/15/24 @ Buffalo | 11-8 |
| + 3 more games |
Minnetonka pushed their record up to 7-1 with the victory, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 7.1 runs this season. As for Edina, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-6-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Minnetonka will take on Waconia at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Edina, they will face off against Rogers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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