Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Belle Plaine). They blew past the Tri-City United [Montgomery-Lonsdale/Le Center] Titans 11-2 on Thursday. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Titans recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Waylon Friendshuh made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Riley Clements looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Belle Plaine got a massive performance out of Bennet Balk, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Brayden Grant was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Tigers
| 04/10/25 @ Tri-City United [Montgomery-Lonsdale/Le Center] | 11-2 |
| 04/08/25 @ Waseca | 7-1 |
| 04/08/25 @ Waseca | 8-1 |
| 05/23/24 @ Park Center/Columbia Heights/Maranatha | 5-4 |
Belle Plaine pushed their record up to 3-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 7.8 runs this season. As for Tri-City United [Montgomery-Lonsdale/Le Center], their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Belle Plaine will welcome Marshall at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Tri-City United [Montgomery-Lonsdale/Le Center], they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Worthington at 11:00 a.m. The Titans are facing the Trojans at the right time seeing as the Trojans are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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