Karppinen Pitches AlBrook To A 6-4 Victory

Apr 28

Kerry Rodd-NSO

FLOODWOOD – The infield was a little soft, and the outfield had some soggy areas, but the playing conditions were good enough for AlBrook and Floodwood to play a high school baseball game in Floodwood on Thursday afternoon. The Falcons parlayed a sterling pitching performance by Bryce Karppinen into a 6-4 victory as they remained undefeated on the young season.

Karppinen pitched a complete game and gave up just five hits while striking out 11 in leading AlBrook to the victory. He also aided his own cause by picking up two hits one of which was a two-run homer.

Dominic Lisic also had a big day for the Falcons by going 3-for-3 at the plate.

Justin Hall took the loss for the Polar Bears by giving up six runs in four innings of work.

The Falcons are 4-0 on the season. So far they have picked up wins over BEST, Cotton, Mesabi East and now Floodwood.

Kerry Rodd can be reached at kerry@northlandsportsonline.com