Minnetonka faced St. Michael-Albertville in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Skippers fell just short of the Knights by a score of 4-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Knights this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 4-3 back in April.
Jacob Musgjerd was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had over his last three matchups. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.
Mateo Aldecocea
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In other pitching news, Minnetonka got a good showing from Mateo Aldecocea, who struck out ten batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Aldecocea has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Musgjerd wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Garrett Wheeler, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Minnetonka's defeat dropped their record down to 10-4. As for St. Michael-Albertville, their record is now 9-2.
Coming up, Minnetonka will square off against Eden Prairie at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for St. Michael-Albertville, they will challenge Brainerd at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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