Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Minneapolis South). They came out on top against the Nova Classical Academy Knights by a score of 10-7 on Saturday.
Marcelo Villela Preciado and Shepard Daugherty made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Villela Preciado pitched two innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Meanwhile, Daugherty pitched five innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Villela Preciado has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, Villela Preciado went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Daugherty went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. That's the most runs Villela Preciado has posted since back in April of 2025.
Micaiah Hendricks
| 05/02/26 vs Nova Classical Academy | 4 |
| 05/19/25 vs Breck | 2 |
| 04/28/26 @ Minneapolis Southwest | 1 |
| 05/14/25 @ Washburn | 1 |
| 05/05/25 vs Washburn | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Micaiah Hendricks, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Benny Strauss, who went 2-for-3 with two runs.
Minneapolis South always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Nova Classical Academy only posted an OBP of .343.
Minneapolis South's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Nova Classical Academy, their loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-8.
Looking ahead, Minneapolis South will host Como Park at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Nova Classical Academy, they will head out to face off against Legacy Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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