By: Donovan W. Mann – [email protected]
Fort Dodge, IA – Humboldt Baseball falls as the Wildcats travel to Fort Dodge to face St. Edmond to open up the seasons.
Monday, June 15, Humboldt High School Baseball started their season off with a loss to St. Edmond, final score of 3-1. It was a pitchers duel between the two starting pitchers before an error in the bottom of the fourth inning opened the door for a three run frame for St. Edmond. Humboldt failed to get a hit, their one run was scored by Caden Matson who was hit by a pitch and scored after a couple of pass balls allowed him to round the bases.
Key stats from the game:
- Humboldt Pitcher Jacob Thurm recorded nine strikeouts in his four innings pitched
- St. Edmond Pitcher Cael Kolacia recorded eleven strikeouts while not allowing a hit in over five inning pitched
- Emmanuel Perry delivered a two RBI single
- Wildcats stole four bases
The final stat report from the game can be found on Varsity Bound.
Humboldt High School Baseball is now 0-1 on the season. The Wildcats will return to action on Wednesday, June 17, for their 2020 home opener versus Clear Lake. First pitch is scheduled for 7:30 pm.