Fillmore Central/Lanesboro was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hayfield Vikings. The Falcons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
Joey Pederson put in work no matter where he played. He struck out nine batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Pederson was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one triple and two RBI. That triple was his first of the season.
Pederson wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Logan Illg, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Fillmore Central/Lanesboro's loss dropped their record down to 3-15. As for Hayfield, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 9-8.
Fillmore Central/Lanesboro does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hayfield, they will host Zumbrota-Mazeppa at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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