The Minnetonka Skippers are headed away from home for the first time to challenge the Buffalo Bison at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Minnetonka is headed out to face Buffalo after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. The Skippers walked away with a 7-2 victory over Edina on Wednesday.
Juliam Lunzer looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Garrett Wheeler
| 04/09/25 vs Edina | 2 |
| 05/22/24 vs Eden Prairie | 0 |
| 04/29/24 @ Chaska | 1 |
| 04/15/24 vs Chanhassen | 2 |
At the plate, Garrett Wheeler was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Gus Berger, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Buffalo got the win against Sauk Rapids-Rice on Thursday by a conclusive 12-2.
NOLAN MULLENBACH spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on RILEY WEST, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. WEST is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was AIDEN MARCONETT, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Minnetonka beat Buffalo 11-8 when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Do the Skippers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Bison turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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