Story by Narrative Science.

The Alexandria Beetles (8-15) shut the door early on the Mankato MoonDogs (18-6), capturing a 12-3 victory on Friday at Knute Nelson Memorial Park.

With five runs in the first three innings, the Alexandria Beetles left no doubt about the eventual outcome.

An RBI single by Ryan Padilla during the first inning and a two-run home run by Sean OHare, an RBI double by Dylan Raper, and an RBI double by Johnny Tolson in the second inning supplied the early offense for the Alexandria Beetles.

Tanner Vavra racked up three RBIs on three hits for the Alexandria Beetles. He singled in the fourth and fifth innings and homered in the seventh inning.

Ali Simpson struck out six hitters en route to the the Alexandria Beetles win. Simpson allowed one earned run, three hits and four walks over five innings.

Cody Ferrell led the Mankato MoonDogs' offensive threat, as he got on base four times in the game. He singled in the sixth inning.

Davis Henderson (1-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He allowed 11 runs in 4 2/3 innings, walked five and struck out one.