Pillager is 1-9 against Parkers Prairie since May of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Huskies will venture away from home to challenge the Panthers at 4:30 p.m. The last four games Pillager has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
While Pillager's win against Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Huskies had just enough and edged out the Bears 9-7. The victory continues a trend for the Huskies in their matchups with the Bears: they've now won three in a row.
Elliott Imdieke
| 04/24/25 @ Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale | 5 |
| 04/17/25 vs Kimball | 5 |
| 04/11/25 vs Sebeka | 9 |
Elliott Imdieke made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those runs were his first of the season.
In other batting news, Alex Brandt was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs. Another player making a difference was Brooks Birchaek, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Upsala/Swanville hit Parkers Prairie with a five-run fifth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Panthers lost 9-2 to the Patriots.
Parkers Prairie's loss ended an 11-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 6-2. As for Pillager, their record now sits at 2-3.
Pillager might still be hurting after the 9-1 defeat they got from Parkers Prairie when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Huskies avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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