Pine Island lost to Chatfield back in June of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Pine Island Panthers blew past the Chatfield Gophers 13-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Pine Island.
Luke Sems made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). Sems was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other pitching news, Talan Bond looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk).
Back at the plate, Pine Island let Ben Grabau and Ivan Loy loose on the outfield. Grabau went 3-for-4 with three RBI, while Loy scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Alex Knox was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base.
Pine Island's victory bumped their record up to 2-0.
Pine Island will be playing at home against Plainview-Elgin-Millville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Chatfield, they will head out on the road to square off against Wabasha-Kellogg at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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