Donny Sullivan pitches against Chaska at Elko Field.

Chaska Downs Lakeville South 6-0
Messick 2 for 3 at the plate; Sullivan Hurts Arm

The Lakeville South Cougars played the Chaska Hawks much tougher the second time around on Monday, but still lost by a score of 6-0 as they played a night game at Elko Field.

The game was much closer than the score appears. The Cougars were down by only three heading into the top of the 7th, but couldn't contain a late Chaska rally that put another three runs on the board.

The biggest loss of the night could come in the form of junior pitcher Donnie Sullivan who injured his arm in the 5th inning. Sullivan pitched to the first two batters of the inning and had a 1-1 count on the third when suddenly he felt pain in his throwing elbow.

"I felt a pop and that was it," said Sullivan, who left the field afterwards with his right arm wrapped in ice.

He tried to throw another warm-up pitch from the mound with the umpires close at hand, but winced in pain as he threw just one pitch. He left the field unable to continue pitching and will seek a medical evaluation on his arm.

Before leaving the game Sullivan had scattered five hits over 5 1/3rd innings and struck out four. He also collected 5 fly-outs with 3 ground-outs and walked none during his appearance.

The Hawks out-hit the Cougars 9 hits to 4.

Leading hitters for the Cougars were...

Alex Messick... 2 for 3

Eric Watts... 1 for 3

Nick Altavilla... 1 for 3

The Cougars are now 5-11 on the season and travel next to Northfield on Tuesday night (5/16). The game is scheduled for 4:15 at the Northfield High School field.

The Cougars will play the recently scheduled game to make-up for the twice rain-cancelled New Ulm contest which will not be made up.