The Duluth Huskies (1-0) took the last of five lead changes in a back-and-forth affair against the Alexandria Blue Anchors (0-1), securing a 9-4 victory on Wednesday at Knute Nelson Memorial Park.
Aaron Hernandez racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Duluth Huskies. He singled in the sixth inning and doubled in the eighth innings.
Burke Seifrit had an impressive outing against the Alexandria Blue Anchors' lineup. The Alexandria Blue Anchors managed just one hit off of the the Duluth Huskies' pitcher, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out two during his two innings of work.
Jake Bergren racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Alexandria Blue Anchors. He homered in the fifth inning and singled in the seventh inning.
Conor Lourey got the win, running his season record to 1-0. He allowed two runs over two-thirds of an inning. Lourey struck out two, walked four and gave up one hit.
Corey Fitzgerald couldn't get it done on the bump for the Alexandria Blue Anchors, taking a loss. He lasted just five innings, walked two, struck out three, and allowed four runs.