Ethan Gronwold (5.1IP, 7H, 9R, 6ER, 2BB, 3K) started on the mound and pitched much better than the stats lead on.  Evan Lindgren (1.2IP, 4H, 4R, 4ER, 2BB, 2K) came on in relief. 

Leading hitters were Owen Krueger (1-2, RBI) and Lindgren (1-3, BB, R).

Alexandria jumped out to a 3-0 lead after one via a 3 run home-run to centerfield. Gronwold did a great job of settling in and holding Alex scoreless till the 5th. Post 30 would score 2 in the bottom of the 4th to make it 3-2. Ben Swanson walked to lead off, Krueger doubled down the right field line, and Ethan Gronwold singled sharply to center to score both runners.  Alexandria scored 3 runs in the 5th and 6th innings and 4 runs in the 7th to bring the final score to 13-2. 

Riston Albert (4.2IP, 11H, 7R, 5ER, 4BB, 7K) started on the mound in game two.  Leighton Buckmeier did a nice job of coming on in relief, throwing a scoreless inning. 

Leading hitters were Logan Larson (2-2, BB), Ben Swanson (1-3, 2B, RBI), and Buckmeier (1-3, RBI).

Alexandria jumped on Albert for 4 runs in the first off of 5 hits and one walk. Post 30 answered back with 2 runs in their half. Lindgren and Larson singled to start the inning, Swanson doubled to right field to score Lindgren, and Brock Scheurman hit a sacrifice fly to right to score Larson. 

Alexandria would blow the game wide open in the 6th inning scoring 6 times via 5 hits and 2 errors. 

Tonight we played well in spurts. It was nice to see us answer back right away in the first innings. We had good at bats tonight but they just made all the plays. Our defense let us down in some spots that led to big innings. I know we will get back after it during practice and will be sharp next week for playoffs. 

“I would like to extend a huge thank you to Bill and Tanya Gronwold for all they have done for the program between running the concession stand and all the work that doesn’t get recognized,” said Head Coach Trevor Larson. “I would also like to thank Kathy Larson and Billy for driving the Legion Bus to away games. It’s been great to have the boys all in one vehicle. Last but not least, a big thank you to the great people at the Legion in town. Tom DeBrito and his wife Deb have spent countless hours at the field trying to better the program and I can’t thank them enough. Also shout out to Mary and the rest of the crew for all that they do for our program. We wouldn’t be able to play and represent the Legion without all their support and work behind the scenes.”