Scotland/Menno couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. Their rough 12-1 loss to the Dakota Valley Panthers on Monday might stick with them for a while. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Scotland/Menno in their matchups with Dakota Valley: they've now lost three in a row.
For Dakota Valley's part, Beau Pollema spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up 13 Ks. Pollema has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Vincent Hoffman, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Jack Wiese was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
The victory for Dakota Valley keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Scotland/Menno will challenge Wagner at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Dakota Valley, they will head out on the road to take on Beresford at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Dakota Valley knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past six matchups -- so hopefully Beresford likes a good challenge.
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