Lakers start State Tournament play Friday

 

The Maple Lake Lakers start their fourth-straight Minnesota State Class C Tournament at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Jordan.  
The Lakers had the week off thanks to a first-round bye but now face the Sobieski Skis, a game that several commentators described as an early “dream matchup.” Sobieski beat the Hanska Lakers 2-0 on Sunday thanks to a nine-inning shutout by Tyler Jendro to make it to the second round.  
Maple Lake players and fans probably remember Sobieski from the quarterfinals of the 2012 State Tournament, a 3-1 Laker victory. Reports say the Skis will be a tough opponent this year, especially if Jendro is able to pitch again Friday.  
The Lakers spent their time off throwing bullpens and taking grounders. Player-manager Chad Raiche has preached the importance of good pitching and solid defense all year, a message the Lakers have executed with great results. Raiche noted that practice is tough to schedule during the regular season but is critical to staying sharp for the tournament.
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