Rebels knock off Wabasha-Kellogg

Published 10:08 pm Friday, April 27, 2012

WABASHA — What a difference three days can make.

After losing to Wabasha-Kellogg 17-1 in six innings earlier this week, the Southland baseball team bounced back and knocked off the Falcons (7-2 overall, 7-2 Three Rivers) 6-3 on the road Friday.

Southland sophomore Lukas Anderson picked up the win by scattering six hits and striking out seven and he went three-for-four at the plate to help his cause.

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“It’s probably the best game Luke has pitched al year,” Southland head coach Scott Retterath said.

The Rebels (5-5 overall, 5-5 Three Rivers) committed just two errors after they were plagued with miscues on Tuesday.

“Maybe they took us a little lightly after the first game, but we played better defense tonight and that wins most games,” Retterath said.

Southland pitching: Lukas Anderson (W), 7 IP, 6 H, 2 BB, 3 R, 1 ER, 7 K, 2 HBP

Southland hitting: Anderson, 3-for-4; Nick Schmitz, 2-for-4; Taylar Schwartz, 1-for-3, 2 RBIs; Decker Bendsten, 1-for-3; Chris Beert, 1-for-4, RBI