Burnsville, MN — Burnsville Varsity Blaze bested Apple Valley Varsity Eagles in a high-scoring affair, 11-7. Burnsville Varsity Blaze opened up scoring in the first inning, when AJ Galvin singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run. Apple Valley Varsity Eagles scored three runs in the third inning. Apple Valley Varsity Eagles batters contributing to the big inning included Parker Behling, Ryan Christensen, and Joe O'Brien, who each had RBIs in the inning. Jacob Neutz earned the win for Burnsville Varsity Blaze. Neutz went three and two-thirds innings, allowing four runs on five hits and striking out four. Gerald (JJ) Johnson and Nicholas Meuser entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief. Meuser recorded the last four outs to earn the save for Burnsville Varsity Blaze. Ethan Gores took the loss for Apple Valley Varsity Eagles. Gores surrendered five runs on four hits, walking zero. Burnsville Varsity Blaze tallied nine hits in the game. Eli Keirstead and Neutz each managed multiple hits for Burnsville Varsity Blaze. Keirstead went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Burnsville Varsity Blaze in hits.