Dover-Eyota dropped to 4-4 on Thursday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They came up short against the Lewiston-Altura Cardinals, falling 10-4. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cardinals apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Kellen Andring was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Andring wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Joel Skrukrud, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Lewiston-Altura, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory they have posted against Dover-Eyota since May 11, 2016.
On Lewiston-Altura's side, Cole Kennedy was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. The Cardinals are 2-1 when Kennedy posts two or more runs, but 0-5 otherwise. Gavin Bambenek was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Dover-Eyota is set to face off against their familiar foe St. Charles at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Lewiston-Altura will challenge rival Rushford-Peterson at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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