The second game saw the Jazz’ bats come alive as most players had at least one hit with Akemann going 2 for 2. Lundberg pitched all six innings of the second game giving up three hits, one run, walking two and striking out seven.
“Lundberg pitched a good game,” said Coach Tollefson. “Our strong defense really shut down Hayfield.”
Jazz 2, Adams 1 (Game 1)
The Jazz had to endure another two games the next day Friday, June 24. Adams made the trip to New Richland’s Legion Field and went home with two defeats.
It was a tight contest as Staloch went 2 for 2 and Lassahan went 2 for 4 with each having a double and a single. Matt Dahle, Akemann, Dillon Parpart, Eric Sorenson, Preston Peterson, and Brad Claycomb each getting single hits.
Lassahan pitched the complete six innings. He gave up four hits, one run, walked four, and fanned 10.
“Matt [Dahle] had a crucial squeeze bunt in the fifth inning, scoring Lassahan who started that inning with a nice double and then a stolen base,” said Coach Ed Dahle. “That made the score 1-0. Hayfield tied it up in the top of the sixth inning. Lassahan had a nice single in the bottom of the sixth to bring in Eric Sorenson which scored the go ahead run.”
Jazz 9, Adams 4
In the second game, Staloch had two hits for the Jazz. Akemann, Johnny White, Parpart, Sorenson, and Claycomb each added a hit a piece. Staloch went the distance in the second contest, allowing four hits, four runs, walking three and striking out nine.
“Both Staloch and Lassahan did a very good job of pitching in the two games,” said Coach Dahle.
Byron 4, Jazz 3 (8 innings)
This game was started on June 14 in Byron, but was rained out in the bottom of the 3rd inning with the score tied, 2-2. The game was continued in New Richland on July 1. It was supposed to be a double header but the second game was rained out.
Lassahan had started the first three innings before the game was postponed and Mitch Akemann completed the game. Leading hitters were: White 2 for 3; Akemann 2 for 4; Lassahan, Staloch and Parpart each getting hits.
The Jazz play a doublheader at Stewartville Thursday, July 7 in. Playoffs start July 11.
