Pine River-Backus was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 7-4 to the Bagley Flyers. Pine River-Backus was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Bagley apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
For Bagley's part, Mason Erickson was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Erickson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Erickson wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Gage Gunderson, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI.
Pine River-Backus' defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Bagley, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Pine River-Backus will head out on the road to challenge Crosby-Ironton at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Bagley, they will be playing at home against Fertile-Beltrami at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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