Lakeville, MN — Both teams were strong on the mound on Wednesday, but Burnsville Blaze Varsity defeated Lakeville South Varsity Cougars 3-1. Gerald Johnson started the game for Burnsville Blaze Varsity and recorded 21 outs. An error put Burnsville Blaze Varsity on the board in the top of the second. Burnsville Blaze Varsity added one run in the third. Brandon Einberger singled, making the score 2-0. Lakeville South Varsity Cougars scored one run in the bottom of the seventh on a solo home run to left field by Carson Walker. Gerald Johnson earned the win for Burnsville Blaze Varsity. The lefty allowed three hits and one run over seven innings, striking out one and walking none. Reid Marland took the loss for Lakeville South Varsity Cougars. They went five innings, surrendering three runs (one earned) on six hits, striking out two and walking four. Brandon Einberger led Burnsville Blaze Varsity with one run batted in. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Riley Herder, Coltin Smith, and Carson Walker each collected one hit for Lakeville South Varsity Cougars. Carson Walker went 1-for-3 at the plate as the outfielder led the team with one run batted in. Burnsville Blaze Varsity welcome Eastview Varsity Lightning on Thursday for their next game.