MOORHEAD-Seth Vagts, Brock Peterson and Michael Laber each collected two hits, but the No. 6 Brainerd Warriors managed just one run in a 5-1 loss to No. 3 Moorhead in the Section 8-4A opening round Wednesday, May 29.
The one Warrior run came on a Laber home run in the second inning, which cut the Spuds lead to 2-1. Brainerd left eight runners on base.
Moorhead scored three more runs off Eric Martin in the fifth with Ethan Sannes coming on in relief.
Brainerd 1 10 0
Moorhead 5 10 1
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WP: Noah Pilon. LP: Eric Martin. HR: B-Michael Laber. Overall: Brd 13-8. Next: Brainerd at No. No. 2 Elk River in losers bracket 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 30.
1/Brainerd's Michael Laber leaps on home plate after hitting a solo homer against Moorhead during the Minnesota Class 4A, Section 8 baseball tournament opening-round game at Matson Field in Moorhead Wednesday, May 29. David Samson / The Forum
2/Brainerd's Eric Martin pitches against Moorhead during the Minnesota Class 4A, Section 8 baseball tournament opening-round game at Matson Field in Moorhead Wednesday, May 29. David Samson / The Forum
