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rors again tonight. As a pitcher, what more could you ask for?"
• One thing Groton had going for them was a great cheering section. The Groton crowd filled most of the bleachers and much of the ground around the field.
• "The crowd is nice," Planteen said. "Its easier to play in and gives (players) more confidence."
• Solid pitching from Madsen didn't hurt any either.
• "This was definitely one of Madsen's better nights of pitching," Kurth said.
• As Groton was the home team for the night, Groton took to the field. Madsen only allowed two hits the first inning. Tabor left both men on the field. Planteen was the first batter up for Groton and was walked to first base on balls. Planteen then stole second base on a pitch to Brandon Stanley. Stanley

hit a single to advance Planteen to third. He then stole home to put Groton on the scoreboard. The first inning ended with Groton up by one run, 1-0.
• The next four innings were scoreless by both teams. Few hits were allowed and those were use caught for the out.
• At the top of the fifth inning the score was still, Groton 1-0. Sawyer Fridrich was

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