Bandits have a dismal weekend performance.

The St. Croix River Bandits (1-4 conf, 4-5 overall) had a disappointing 2 games this weekend, both held at Oakey Park. The Bandits lost 11-3 Friday night to the Braves. Defense was the key issue, as the Bandits committed 3 errors that led to 4 early unearned runs. Michael Chelberg and Scott Lindholm combined to go 5 for 9 in the game, however, the rest of the team struggled at the plate getting only 2 hits in 25 at bats. The Braves came out hitting the ball, and putting the ball in play and the Bandits could not counter.

Saturday evening was somehow even worse. The Bandits played a tough Hudson River Rats team which features some of the marquee hitters of the SCVBL. The Bandits lost 15-0, allowing a whopping 11 runs in the first 3 innings. Adam Lewis came in for the Bandits and pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings in the late 3rd, 4th, and 5th, solidifying his spot as the Bandits #2 pitcher. The Bandits were without starting shortstop John Peterson this week and will be thankful to have the return his services and leadership. The Bandits also missed 3B Troy De Smet, OF Mitch Thompson due to prior engagements. Of Michael Chelberg was also unavailable due to a pre-game injury suffered the evening before. Rookie Bandit Jake Larcom broke up a bid at a perfect game in the bottom of the 6th inning with a line drive single into right center.