Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Dover-Eyota). They were the clear victors by a 16-1 margin over the Lake City Tigers on Saturday. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Mat Matejka
| 04/12/25 @ Lake City | 2 |
| 04/04/25 @ Pine Island | 1 |
| 03/27/25 @ Cannon Falls | 1 |
| 04/08/24 @ St. Charles | 1 |
| 04/06/24 @ Lake City | 1 |
Mat Matejka was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Dover-Eyota is 2-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 1-2 otherwise. Matejka was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Caden Haag was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Meyers, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Dover-Eyota always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory got Dover-Eyota back to even at 3-3. As for Lake City, they dropped their record down to 0-3 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Coming up, Dover-Eyota will welcome Fillmore Central at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Lake City, they are taking a road trip to square off against Zumbrota-Mazeppa at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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