The Coon Rapids Cardinals will play host again on Tuesday to welcome the Maple Grove Crimson, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m.
On Monday, Coon Rapids came up short against Minnetonka and fell 4-1. Coon Rapids has struggled against Minnetonka recently, as their contest on Monday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Maple Grove earned a 9-6 win over Mahtomedi on Saturday.
Matthew Johnson looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Gavin Kustermann, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Kellen Riskedahl, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Coon Rapids now has a losing record at 7-8. As for Maple Grove, the victory got them back to even at 7-7.
Coon Rapids came up short against Maple Grove in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, falling 4-1. Will Coon Rapids have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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