Springers play in Austin Tourney

For July 3 Cold Spring Record

COLD SPRING, Minn. – The Cold Spring Springers went 3-1 this past week, losing at home to Granite City 6-4 on Wednesday, June 27, and then winning its first three games at the Spamtown MN Baseball Challenge in Austin. The Springers defeated Jamestown, N.D. 10-5 on Friday, June 29, Sparta, Wis. 9-2 on Saturday, June 30, and the Rochester Royals 4-2 on Saturday, June 30. The Springers played in the semifinal and championship round of the tournament on Sunday, July 1.

Cold Spring raised its season record to 23-5 overall and 12-1 in the Lakewood League.

Ben Griffin was 3-for-5 to lead the Springers in the 6-4 loss to Granite City.

Rick Burtzel (5-1) pitched a complete game and struck out four batters to help the Springers to a 10-5 win over Jamestown. Andy Bulson finished with two hits.

Zach Femrite (10-0) struck out eight batters to earn the win in Saturday’s first game, while Steve Huls and Ben Griffin contributed three hits.

In the second game, Andy Bulson (4-3) pitched a complete game and struck out five batters, while Gary Kiess and Rick Burtzel each had RBI singles.

The Springers are scheduled to travel to the Coors Light Classic in Jordan on July 6-8. The Springers will play Jordan at 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 6; Shakopee at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 7, and Dundas at 3 p.m., Sunday, July 8.