There's no place like home for Pine Island, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Minnehaha Academy Red Hawks 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted since May 29, 2024.
Alex Knox spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Pine Island saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mason Jasperson, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. That's the most stolen bases Jasperson has posted since back in April. Another was Luke Sems, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base.
Panthers
| 05/13/25 vs Minnehaha Academy | 3-2 |
| 05/10/25 vs Lourdes | 6-3 |
| 05/09/25 vs Chatfield | 8-4 |
| 05/06/25 vs Zumbrota-Mazeppa | 5-2 |
| 04/14/25 vs Kasson-Mantorville | 7-3 |
| + 5 more games |
Pine Island's victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-3. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.6 runs over those games. As for Minnehaha Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pine Island will head out to challenge Hastings at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Minnehaha Academy, they will take on Liberty Classical Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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