Brock Dykxhoorn kept the Rochester Honkers (4-5) off the board during his six innings of work and the Mankato MoonDogs (4-5) beat the Rochester Honkers, 3-1.
Dykxhoorn struck out six and allowed two walks and three hits.
The Mankato MoonDogs held off the Rochester Honkers, as the Rochester Honkers were unable to overcome a three-run eighth inning deficit.
The Rochester Honkers scored one run in the eighth on a solo home run by Alex Greer. Still, the Rochester Honkers couldn't catch the Mankato MoonDogs.
David Masters boosted his batting average thanks to a perfect 4-4 day at the plate to pace the Mankato MoonDogs. He doubled in the third inning and singled in the fourth, sixth, and eighth innings.
Mason Pingel couldn't get it done on the rubber for the Rochester Honkers, taking a loss. He lasted just 4 2/3 innings, walked four, struck out three, and allowed two runs.