Tim Lynch drove in the winning run to give the Mankato MoonDogs (5-6) the lead in the eighth inning, as the Mankato MoonDogs hung on to beat the Alexandria Blue Anchors (2-8) 4-3 on Friday.
Chase Simpson singled to get on base in the eighth. He then went from first to second on a stolen base.Simpson reached base three times in the game for the Mankato MoonDogs. He scored three runs and had one RBI. He singled in the eighth inning and homered in the ninth inning.
A bright spot for the Alexandria Blue Anchors in the defeat was Colin Wendinger, who allowed only two runs while striking out nine.
John White recorded his first win of the year for the Mankato MoonDogs. White struck out none, walked one and gave up no hits.
Zac Custer (0-2) took the loss for the Alexandria Blue Anchors. He lasted just one inning, walked none, struck out one, and allowed one run.