Cougar players line up for introductions before Kennedy game.

Eagles Shutout South Cougars 5-0
Bloomington Kennedy tosses 2-hitter at Cougars

The Bloomington Kennedy Eagles got revenge for an early season loss to the Cougars by shutting them out on two hits for a 5-0 win at Haddox Field on Wednesday night.

Alex Messick started on the mound for the Cougars and limited the Eagles to just three hits over four innings, but it was all they would need for the night. Messick struck out four while walking five. He also collected two fly-outs, six ground-outs and had one hit batter.

The Eagles seemed to find timely hitting when they needed it most. For the Cougars it was a frustrating night at the plate as they collectively drove seven balls hard, but couldn't seem to find a gap. The only two Cougar hits came from freshman call-up Ben Hanson who was 2 for 2 on the night.

Blake Nichols came on to pitch the 5th inning and gave up a lead-off home run before getting the next three batters out 1-2-3. He also pitched the 6th and gave up only one hit and no runs. Nicols struck out two in two innings of work, he walked one and collected two ground-outs, one fly-out and one pop-up. 

The Eagles out-hit the Cougars 5 hits to 2.

The Cougars are now 5-13 on the season and play Lakeville North in an away game at Elko on Friday night (5/19) at 7:00.