ST. CLOUD — The Austin Greyhounds lost their first round game at the Class ‘B’ state tournament by a score of 2-0 to Cold Spring in Putz Field Friday.

Cold Spring committed five errors but their pitcher Zach Femrite allowed just three hits. The Springers took the lead for good with a run in the fourth inning.

Joe Kroc had two of the three hits for Austin (21-21 overall).

The Hounds will play an elimination game against Dundas Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Cloud.

Hounds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 3 0

Springers 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 X — 2 9 5

Hounds pitching: Joe Huffman (L), 8 IP, 9 H, 2 R, 3 K

Hounds hitting: Joe Kroc, 2-for-5, double; Tyler Leopold, 0-for-4, HBP; Matt Cano, 0-for-4; Matt Raso, 0-for-3, BB; Steve Serratore, 0-for-4; Nels Nelson, 0-for-3, BB; Logan Spitzack, 1-for-4; Bryan Toov, 0-for-4; John Frein, 0-for-3, BB