Blake was the 8-1 winner over Minnehaha Academy when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Blake Bears fell just short of the Minnehaha Academy Red Hawks by a score of 6-4 on Monday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Blake has scored all season.
For Minnehaha Academy's part, Zeke Barbatsis was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Barbatsis was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Barbatsis wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cam Erickson, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Finn Christiansen was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Blake's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Minnehaha Academy, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Blake will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Providence Academy at 7:00 p.m. Blake and Providence Academy are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for Minnehaha Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Breck at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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