Jaguars Fastpitch Wins Season Opener 3-2 Over Rockford

In a very well-played game for the Jaguars fastpitch season opener today, the Rockford Rockets fell in a 3-2 game in 7 innings. The temp at opening pitch was 39 degrees! The field conditions were pretty good considering the weather we had last week around the area. With both teams not having much outdoor preseason action, I was impressed by the plays made by both sides through the hour-long game.

The Jaguars (1-0 Central Minnesota Conference, 1-0 overall) now pack their travel gear for the long road to Pierz on Thursday for the 2nd game of CMC and regular season action.

A big thanks to Tammy Evenson, who took pictures during the game. My camera will have a new battery next week.

The Jaguars baseball team and track and field squads had their events for today cancelled. The baseball team's game against Rockford will be re-scheduled, and no word on whether or not the Paynesville track meet will be made up. My guess is it will not be, as it's too difficult to get 6 or 8 teams back again further into the regular season.

On Thursday the Jaguars baseball team will host two-time defending CMC champion Pierz at Beier Field in Regal. First pitch is set for 5:00.

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