Mountain Lake/Comfrey extended their losing streak to five on Monday, dropping their season record down to 1-9 in the process. They lost 12-3 to the Edgerton/Southwest Minnesota Christian Flying Dutchmen. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against Edgerton/Southwest Minnesota Christian this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-7 last Tuesday.
As for Edgerton/Southwest Minnesota Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.1 runs over those games.
For Edgerton/Southwest Minnesota Christian's part, Tanner Thomson and Blake Schultz made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Thomson tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Schultz pitched 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Thomson has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. At the plate, Thomson went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and three RBI, while Schultz got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases.
In other batting news, Logan Bleyenberg and Caden Sas did most of the damage at the plate: Bleyenberg went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Sas went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and two RBI. Bleyenberg is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Cash Decker also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Looking ahead, Mountain Lake/Comfrey is taking a road trip to face off against Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Martin Luther/Truman at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Edgerton/Southwest Minnesota Christian, they will host Red Rock Central/Westbrook-Walnut Grove at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Falcons will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Flying Dutchmen surely won't give up without a fight.
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