Julian Esquibel held the Duluth Huskies (7-5) scoreless for seven innings to boost the Mankato MoonDogs (6-6) to a 5-0 victory.

Esquibel struck out five and allowed two walks and five hits.

The Mankato MoonDogs came out swinging, scoring four runs in the first inning to jump ahead of the Duluth Huskies early.

Ryan Tuntland racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Mankato MoonDogs. He doubled in the first inning and singled in the third inning.

Burke Seifrit (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just one inning, walked two, struck out one, and allowed five runs.