Game Summary

With Lakehead’s bats awakened and confidence growing on defense, game 2 of the day was a smoother affair. Starter James Shaw threw a complete game on 130 pitches with 2 strikeouts and 2 walks.

The ‘Wolves scored in bunches, with 4 runs in each of the 3rd, 4th and 7th innings to seal the win over a Gophers team that seemed to have been decoded by the ‘Wolves.

Josh Kennedy went 3-for-5 with 6 rbi’s, which included a 3-run bomb in the 7th that gave Lakehead a cushion to coast to victory.

Shaw did give up a solo homer in the final inning, but would get 2 other Gophers to fly out to end the threat and finish the game.

“It feels great to get these conference wins under our belt,” said coach Jason Hart. “We’ve had a rough go up to this point, but to reach pay dirt with a couple of wins is very rewarding for this young group of athletes.”

Lakehead top performers:

Josh Kennedy 3-5 6rbi’s , 3R HR
Shedden 2-5 2 1B , 1 rbi
Nick 2-5 2 2B 2rbi
Ben Kennedy 1-5 3rbi’s

James Shaw 2K’s, 4BB, 130 pitches, complete game

Lakehead 12R 15H 1E
Minnesota    6R 9H 3E

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Lakehead will complete the 3-game series Sunday morning against U Minnesota.