Lassahn took the mound in the second game for the Jazz and Dodge Center batters only touched him for five scattered hits in the 5-0 shutout. He struck out seven and walked only two. He helped his cause by going 2-2 at the plate. Jacob Staloch, White and Meyer each contributed one base knock a piece.
“David [Lassahn] had a great game both pitching and hitting,” said Meyer, as his team improved their record to 2-1.
Jazz 7, Waseca 5
The Jazz headed north to Tink Larson Field in Waseca on June 16 to take on Legion Post 228, which just happens to be coached by Tink Larson. Trailing 4-1 in the top of the sixth, Dillon Parpart smashed a triple which helped the Jazz take a 6-4 lead. Each team scored a run but the Jazz held on for the win.
Lundberg went the distance for the win allowing six hits, walking six and striking out six. Meyer was the leading hitter for the Jazz with a 3-4 performance at the plate. Staloch, Carter Tollefson, Nick Mangskau and White each garnered a hit.
“We never gave up and did a great job battling back in the sixth,” said Meyer. “Once we took the lead, we held it.”
Jazz 7, Stewartville 6 (Gm 1)
Lassahn was the starter for the Jazz lasting six innings giving up nine hits and four runs. Akemann came on in relief to finish the game. Hitting was a team effort as most of the lineup had at least one hit.
Jazz 8, Stewartville 5 (Gm2)
Lassahn and Staloch were both 2-2 at the plate as the Jazz swept the visiting Stewartville nine last Friday evening. Meyer, Mangskau and Akemann each had a hit. Mangskau earned his first win of the season only allowing four hits, walking three and striking out the same number.
“We are on a nice winning streak right now,” said Meyer. “The boys are playing consistently good ball.”
The Jazz put their 5-1 record on the line Thursday, June 23 as they play host to Hayfield for a double header at Legion Field.
2011 New Richland Legion Baseball Roster
Sam Lundberg, Mitch Akemann, Jacob Stalcoh, Matt Dahle, Carter Tollefson, Eric Sorenson, Lucas Meyer, Tyler Sorenson, Nic Mangskau, Dillon Parpart, Brad Claycomb, David Lassahn, Johnny White, Kevin Minter, Casey Rosacker, Kirby Butler and Zack Edon.
The team is coached by Mark Tollefson, Ed Dahle and Jon Meyer.
