ELY— The Timberwolves’ senior pitcher Mason Davis put on a star performance during Ely’s home opener last Friday as he struck out eight and held North Woods to just two hits on route to a 2-0, seven-inning win. Grizzlies’ pitcher Ben Kruse notched a strong performance as well, despite taking the loss. Kruse went the distance for the Grizzlies, allowing just four hits while striking out five.
Neither team put much offense together, although Ely managed single runs in the first and sixth innings off RBI singles from Erron Anderson.
Erron Anderson went 2-3 at the plate and knocked in both Ely runs on singles in the first and sixth innings. Deegan Richards and Chase Sandberg also had hits for Ely.
Louie Panichi and Eli Smith both notched singles for the Grizzlies, but North Woods never really threatened.
For both teams, the lack of outside practice in the much-delayed season likely contributed to both teams’ struggles at the plate. Ely Head Coach Frank Ivancich noted that his team came into last Friday’s contest with just two days of outdoor practice so far this season as a cold and snowy April limited time on the field.
“It was great to get outside and finally start playing,” said Ivancich. “With only two days of outside practice, I thought our kids did a nice job today.”