It may have taken ten innings to finish the job, but Sleepy Eye ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They had just enough and edged out the Loyola Crusaders 6-5. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Indians also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2025.
Karter Haala was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed seven innings while giving up four earned runs off ten hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two runs and one stolen base.
| 05/11/26 vs Loyola | 4 |
| 05/04/26 vs New Ulm Cathedral | 3 |
| 04/15/25 vs Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Martin Luther/Truman | 3 |
| 04/30/26 @ Wabasso | 2 |
| 04/24/26 @ Minnesota Valley Lutheran | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kayden Klein, who went 4-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those four hits gave him a new career-high.
Sleepy Eye's win bumped their record up to 13-3. As for Loyola, they moved to 8-4 with that defeat, which also ended their seven-game winning streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sleepy Eye will host Madelia at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Loyola, they will be playing in front of their home fans against St. Mary's at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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