(HD video) Fastpitch splits with Thunder

The B-B-E Jaguars 17-U fastpitch team earned a split with Long Prairie-Grey Eagle in a home doubleheader on Thursday night. The Jaguars dropped game one 4-1 while being unable to earn clutch hits. In game two, the Jaguars jumped out to an 8-1 lead and hung on for a 10-7 win. The win clinched a tie for the regular season championship in the West Central division. B-B-E went 7-3 against league opponents, as did Osakis.

Below is video from the top of the fourth inning of game two:


Next is the playoffs, which takes place next week at Osakis. The Jaguars will be either the No. 1 or No. 2 seed!

In an amateur baseball game on Wednesday night, the Elrosa Saints defeated visiting Sauk Centre by a 7-1 score to improve to 15-6 overall this season. The Saints host Meire Grove in a tough battle with the Grovers while looking to improve on their hold on first place in the Stearns County League North division.