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Spuds Fall Short in State Quarterfinals Despite Late Rally, minnetonka Advances
ST. PAUL, MN – A spirited comeback attempt by the Moorhead Spuds fell just short Wednesday as thay lost 8-4 to the Minnetonka Skippers in the Minnesota Class 4A baseball state tournament quarterfinals at CHS Field. Despite a three-run homer from Carson Heinsch and a late-inning surge fueled by the team’s energetic “Bench Mob,” the Spuds couldn’t overcome a powerful Minnetonka offense.
(Image: Insert image here – Moorhead’s Carson heinsch is congratulated by coach Greg Salvevold as he rounds third base after his three-run homer. alt text: Carson Heinsch Moorhead Baseball state Tournament)
Early Lead, Skippers Respond
The No. 6 seeded Spuds drew first blood in the third inning when Heinsch launched a towering three-run home run over the left-field wall, scoring Riley Dickhaus and Taye Reich. the blast gave Moorhead a 3-1 advantage, igniting the Spuds faithful who made the trip to St. Paul.
“It felt great,” Heinsch