Burnsville, MN — Burnsville Junior Varsity Blaze lost the lead late in a 3-2 defeat to Eastview Lightning Junior Varsity on Thursday. The game was tied at two with Eastview Lightning Junior Varsity batting in the top of the tenth when Downs singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run. The pitching was strong on both sides. Eastview Lightning Junior Varsity pitchers struck out six, while Burnsville Junior Varsity Blaze sat down nine. Eastview Lightning Junior Varsity got on the board in the first inning when Judson lined out, driving in a run. In the bottom of the fourth inning, Burnsville Junior Varsity Blaze tied things up at two when Judson threw a wild pitch allowing one run across the plate for Burnsville Junior Varsity Blaze. Judson led things off on the hill for Eastview Lightning Junior Varsity. The bulldog went five innings, allowing two runs on two hits and striking out four. Luke McHugh was on the mound for Burnsville Junior Varsity Blaze. The righthander went five and two-thirds innings, allowing two runs on seven hits, striking out six and walking zero. Noah Lindsey threw four and a third innings in relief out of the bullpen. Brandon Einberger led Burnsville Junior Varsity Blaze with two hits in four at bats. Burnsville Junior Varsity Blaze didn't commit a single error in the field. Ben Woelfel had the most chances in the field with 12. Eastview Lightning Junior Varsity tallied 11 hits in the game. Downs, Wodele, Schaefer, and Jones all collected multiple hits for Eastview Lightning Junior Varsity. Downs went 3-for-5 at the plate to lead Eastview Lightning Junior Varsity in hits.