Eastview (4-5) lost to open the River Falls tournament to Lake Elmo by a score of 3-1. The Lightning could not get the bats going as they only had 3 hits of offense led by newcomer Andrew Mikulski (2B). They were aggressive on the bases with 4 steals but stranded 8 guys on base (5 in scoring position). Joe Furnstahl (2 ER, 5 K) went the distance on the mound, scattering 6 hits and 3 runs. The Lightning need to win their next two games to advance to the semifinals. Their next game is against River Falls, who is leading their division in league play. Jack Buck (0-1, 9.56) is expected to get his first start in a few weeks.