If Madelia was feeling good off their 14-0 takedown of Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Martin Luther/Truman last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Madelia Blackhawks fell just short of the New Ulm Cathedral Greyhounds by a score of 4-3 on Monday. Madelia has not had much luck with New Ulm Cathedral recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
For New Ulm Cathedral's part, Jake Finstad and Colin Anderson made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Finstad pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Anderson tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Finstad scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances, while Anderson got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases.
In other batting news, Logan Mielke was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
Madelia's loss dropped their record down to 12-5. As for New Ulm Cathedral, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-4.
Madelia will play host again on Thursday to welcome B O L D, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Madelia's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so B O L D's hitters will have their work cut out for them. New Ulm Cathedral does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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