Hayfield and Lyle/Pacelli pushed the score to 13-7 the last time they played Lyle/Pacelli, but on Friday defenses reigned supreme. The Vikings fell just short of the Athletics by a score of 1-0. The game marked the first time this year in which the Vikings were not able to get on the board.
Hayfield has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season. As for Lyle/Pacelli, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 8-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hayfield will welcome Kenyon-Wanamingo at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed seven runs per game on average), something the Vikings will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Lyle/Pacelli, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Grand Meadow/Kingsland/LeRoy-Ostrander at 4:30 p.m. The Superlarks have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.64 runs per game on average), something the Athletics will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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