Bandits tack up 15 against Steelers.

The St. Croix River Bandits (3-1 ovr, 1-1 conf) added another non conference win Thursday night with a 15-2 win up in Siren. Trevor Todd started the game for the Bandits and threw 4 strong innings, giving up only 1 hit and 2 walks while striking out 6 batters. The Bandits offense managed 10 hits, and took 13 free bases from walks and hit batsmen. Trevor Todd also had a 3 run scoring triple in the 2nd inning that broke the game wide open for the Bandits giving them a 7-0 margin. Preston Langer had a 3 RBI double in the 7th inning. 8 different Bandits had hits, and 10 Bandits reached base. Brandon Pederson threw the 5th and 6th inning. Pederson some had some trouble locating his fastball, everything was near the plate, just missing corners and high/low. Pederson did only give up 1 hit, but a slew of walks allowed 2 runners to score. The Bandits are supremely confident that he will find the zone and continue pitching like he left off last year. Curtis Roebuck came in to pitch a 1-2-3 7th inning, striking out 2.

Next game is Saturday, May 24th in Isanti at 7:30. Jim Rochford (1-0) will be starting the game on the mound. Michael Chelberg and Kyle Kahl should see some time on the mound as well.

Mitch Thompson (2008 Amery grad - who signed a letter of intent to play baseball for U-MN Crookston) will be returning to the Bandits lineup Saturday, however LF-P Trevor Todd will be absent, meaning the starting line-up for the Bandits may look something like this.

SS John Peterson
DH Michael Chelberg - P Jim Rochford
3B Troy DeSmet
C Steve Siqueiros
LF Mitch Thompson
1B Jesse Hartel
CF Scott Lindholm
RF Kyle Kahl
2B Curtis Roebuck

Highlights/Notes
*Curtis Roebuck manager to play 8 positions on Thursday; just missing the catcher position.
*If Trevor Todd can continue to pitch like he did in Siren, the Bandits will be in great shape