Shakopee, MN — Burnsville Blaze 9A fell behind early and couldn't come back in an 8-5 loss to Shakopee Sabers 9A Freshman on Thursday. Shakopee Sabers 9A Freshman scored on a single by #17 in the first inning, a single by #7 in the first inning, a double by #22 in the second inning, and a fielder's choice by #15 in the second inning. Burnsville Blaze 9A lost despite out-hitting Shakopee Sabers 9A Freshman six to five. Shakopee Sabers 9A Freshman got things moving in the first inning. #17 singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run. Burnsville Blaze 9A put up three runs in the fourth inning. Garrett Ahern and Malachi Vice powered the big inning with RBIs. Shakopee Sabers 9A Freshman scored three runs in the second inning. The big inning for Shakopee Sabers 9A Freshman came thanks to a fielder's choice by #15 and a double by #22. Jose Sabino was on the hill for Burnsville Blaze 9A. The righthander surrendered seven runs on five hits over five innings, striking out two. Riley Nelson threw one inning in relief. Nelson went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Burnsville Blaze 9A in hits. Nick Vitez led Burnsville Blaze 9A with three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with seven stolen bases.