MoonDogs Rally Late and Pull out Gritty Win to Split Series in Duluth
June 15, 2022 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Mankato MoonDogs News Release
DULUTH, Minn. - The Mankato MoonDogs beat the Duluth Huskies, 7-4, in a Northwoods League baseball game played at Wade Stadium, Wednesday Night.
The MoonDogs snapped a three-game losing streak with the win to improve their record to 9-7. The Huskies dropped to 10-5 on the season with the loss.
Nick Altermatt (Minnesota State) sported a one-for-four evening with his lone hit a crucial one, driving in two runs to give the MoonDogs the lead in the top of the eighth. Sean Ross (Indiana State) also had a big night again, batting three-for-five with two RBI.
The MoonDogs jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the second off a Derek Shoen (UMary) solo shot. They then made it 3-0 in the next inning, adding two more in the top of the third when Kai Roberts (Utah) tripled to score Boston Merila (Minnesota) before scoring on a single by Ross.
The Huskies responded in the bottom of the fourth with two runs before tacking on another in the fifth to tie the game, 3-3. Scores remained even until the Huskies plated another run in the bottom of the seventh to take a 4-3 lead.
Then the MoonDogs scored four runs in the eighth. The first pair scored on a clutch single hit by Altermatt. Ross then came up after him and drove him in to make it 6-4. Ross then proceeded to steal third and scored moments later following an errant throw down from the backstop. After eight innings in Duluth, the MoonDogs lead the Huskies by three runs, 7-4.
In the ninth inning, Tyson Neighbors (Kanas State) entered the game and sat down the side in order to pick up his fourth save of the season.
Drew Buhr (Bellarmine) threw five innings as Mankato's starter on the hill. He allowed three runs, struck out three and walked one.
The MoonDogs get set for a quick turnaround doubleheader on Thursday against the Willmar Stingers tomorrow at 12:05 and 6:35 p.m. in Mankato. It will be a battle for second place in the Great Plains West as both teams enter the doubleheader with an overall record of 9-7. Duke Benge (Air Force) will pitch for the MoonDogs in game one while Altermatt is scheduled to throw in game two.
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