After a rough start the Waconia Lakers had a big inning to take the lead against the Norwood Indians and put the game in their favor.  Craig LaPlante got his first start of the season and allowed 3 runs (1 earned) in  2 1/3 innings.  Waconia native Ben Smothers came in relief to pick up the win after the Lakers came back with 5 runs in the 4th inning.  Kevin Bullis was the rally starter getting hit in his Schwarzenegger like bicep by a pitch.  The inning concluded with Ben Smothers and Ronnie Olson hitting back to back 2 run bas hits.  Kodey Simon cruised in the last three innings for his first save of the season.  Along with getting the win Ben Smothers led the team with 3 hits, 2 of them being doubles. 

The Lakers next game is against St. Boni at Waconia on Sunday.