High School Baseball Roundup: Pierz, Pequot Lakes, PRB, Aitkin in Action on April 22

In a thrilling baseball matchup on Monday, April 22, the Pierz Pioneers dominated the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines with a final score of 13-1. Max Barclay was the star of the game, going 3-3 with a home run, two RBIs, and three runs scored. Chase Becker also had an impressive performance, going 1-4 with a double, three RBIs, and three runs scored. Brayden Haberman pitched a fantastic game, striking out eight over five innings and only allowing one unearned run on three hits and three walks.

In another exciting game, the Pequot Lakes Patriots secured a 22-6 victory over Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin. Conner Quale led the Patriots with a 3-for-5 performance, tallying four runs and four RBIs. Colten McGuire pitched a solid game, giving up three earned runs and striking out seven in four innings.

Unfortunately, the Pine River-Backus Tigers fell short in a close 6-4 loss to the Bagley Flyers. Chance Abraham stood out for PRB, going 3-for-4 with two runs and an RBI. Despite the loss, Andrew Volk went 2-3 at the plate and Konnor King pitched well, striking out five but ultimately taking the loss.

Lastly, the Aitkin Gobblers faced off against the Duluth Marshall Hilltoppers and fell short with a final score of 3-0. Drew Paulbeck, Hunter Moreland, and John McGuire each contributed with a hit, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. John Pelarski pitched a solid game, striking out two and giving up two earned runs in 6.1 innings.

Overall, it was an action-packed day of baseball with some impressive performances from all teams involved. Stay tuned for more exciting matchups in the days to come.