The Mauston Axemen hosted Kendall on Wednesday evening. Both teams are in their first year of existence, and are still building their programs. Kendall jumped to an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first, but the Axemen answered with 3 runs of their own. Dustin Manthe started on the bump for the Axemen. He threw 3 innings, allowed 3 hits and 2 runs, walked one batter, and struck out 7. Manthe got the Axemen off to a great start holding Kendall to 2 runs, and allowing the offense to work its magic. The Axemen scored 13 runs in the first 3 innings of the ball game. Adam Ryan, Brandon Nielsen, and Kenny Waukau came in as relief pitchers. Combined they gave up 6 runs in 4 innings of play. The game got called after 7 complete innings due to darkness. The Axemen won 15-8 and advance their record to 4-1.

Leading Hitters for the Axemen:

Darren Barnharst: 3x3, 3 RBI's; Dustin Manthe: 2x3 with a 2B, RBI; Danny Holzberger: 2x4, RBI, scored 3 runs; Mark Roemer: 3x5, 3 RBI's