Kasson-Mantorville has not done well against Cannon Falls recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Kasson-Mantorville Komets sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over the Cannon Falls Bombers. The victory was familiar territory for Kasson-Mantorville who now have four in a row.
Spencer Anderson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Grady Babcock was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Sam Graunke, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Kasson-Mantorville pushed their record up to 5-2 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Cannon Falls, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kasson-Mantorville is on the road again on Friday to play Austin at 5:00 p.m. As for Cannon Falls, they will face off against Kasson-Mantorville at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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