Faribault Baseball Achieves First Win

The Falcons had a 6-run first inning propel them to a 11-2 win Wednesday over the North Branch Vikings at Bell Field.

Ayden Qualey got the win while allowing 2 hits in 5 innings of work.  He threw 72 pitches, 45 strikes with 3 strikeouts, 2 walks and a hit batter.  Hudson Dillon finished the game going 2 innings with 2 strikeouts, 1 walk.  He threw 29 pitches, 17 strikes.

Faribault belted 11 hits led by Hunter Nelson with 2 hits including a double and 2 RBI.

Brad Sartor had 2 hits.  Hudson Dillon 2 hits including a double.

Henry Schoolmeesters did not miss a home run by much with the ball smacking high off the elevated fence down the left field line for a double.

Designated hitter Andy Donahue collected 2 RBI for the Falcons.  Aiden Tobin had a hit and RBI. Michael Crone knocked in the first run.

Qualey with a RBI single, Faribault had 4 stolen bases. Two by Nelson, one for Tobin and one for Braeden Mensing.

Isaiah Scarborough started on the mound for the Vikings and lasted one inning, allowing 4 hits, 6 runs with 1 strikeout.  He threw 46 pitches, 22 strikes.

North Branch came into the game on a two game win streak.  They are coached by former Faribault Falcon Steve Christensen.

Faribault now 1-5 goes to Albert Lea Tuesday for a doubleheader. First pitch is 4:00 p.m.

North Branch members of the Mississippi 8 Conference are 3-3, host St. Francis 4:30 p.m. Thursday.

In other reported scores from around the area Wednesday.

• Waterville-Elysian-Morristown 10  Kenyon-Wanamingo 0
• Hayfield 4  NRHEG 3
• United South Central 11 Glenville-Emmons/Alden-Conger 5
• Rochester Century 2  Rochester Mayo 1
• Austin 7  Owatonna 2
• Red Wing 7  Albert Lea 5
• Stewartville 19  Goodhue 3
• Lakeville North 2  Eagan 0
• Lakeville South 4  Burnsville 3
• Farmington 7 Prior Lake 1
• Shakopee 4  Apple Valley 0
• Eastview 3  Rosemount 0
• Benilde-St. Margaret's 5  New Prague 2

See how many of these you've played.  Which is your favorite?