Park Center/Columbia Heights/Maranatha came out on top against Fridley on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fourth inning. The Pirates put the hurt on the Tigers with a sharp 11-5 victory. The Pirates haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
| 05/05/25 vs Fridley | 4 |
| 04/30/25 vs Kennedy | 1 |
| 04/21/25 vs Robbinsdale Cooper | 1 |
| 04/16/25 vs DeLaSalle | 1 |
| 05/23/24 vs Belle Plaine | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
Beau Bratsch was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jose Mendoza Garcia, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024. Nolan Schneider was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Park Center/Columbia Heights/Maranatha now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Fridley, they dropped their record down to 1-10 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Park Center/Columbia Heights/Maranatha and Fridley could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Minnesota Rankings. The Pirates will challenge Academy of Holy Angels at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank disadvantage (143 vs. 19). Meanwhile, Fridley (ranked 283rd) will meet St. Anthony Village (ranked sixth) at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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