Cannon Falls was the 12-11 winner over Dover-Eyota when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Cannon Falls Bombers fell just short of the Dover-Eyota Eagles by a score of 5-3 on Thursday. Cannon Falls has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Dover-Eyota's part, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mat Matejka, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Matejka has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Landon Lehnertz, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Cannon Falls' defeat dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Dover-Eyota, their victory bumped their record up to 9-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cannon Falls will take on Randolph at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Randolph is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Cannon Falls will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Dover-Eyota, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Lourdes at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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