Wayne, Neb. -- The Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs traveled to Wayne, Nebraska to face off against the Mary Marauders. Despite a 3-run top of the fourth, the Bulldogs dropped the first game of the three game series 7-3.

The Marauders got the scoring going in the first inning as they managed to score three runs in the bottom of the first inning thanks to a RBI single to right field and then a two-RBI double to left center. The Marauders continued the scoring in the bottom of the second as they added a run on a sacrifice fly to right field to make it a 4-0 score. The Bulldogs got on the board in the top of the fourth inning as Tim Pokornowski doubled to left center to score Trevor Gustafson. Brodie Paulson continued his hot hitting as he hit a two run home run to left field to make it a 4-3 Marauder lead. The Marauders got back on the board in the top of the 6th as they scored two runs in the inning thanks to a pair of doubles. They went on to add another run in the top of the 7th inning thanks to another double to left field. The Bulldogs mounted a late rally attempt in the top of the 9th inning, but were not it came up short as they lost the game 7-3. 

Brodie Paulson continued his power streak as he went 2-3 on the day with a double and a home run. He also tallied 2 RBI and scored a run, while also drawing a walk. Sam Tanner went 2-3 on the day while also drawing a walk. Tim Pokornowski also added a RBI on the day. Trevor Gustafson drew three walks on the day as well. Zach Kuseske got the start today and went 4.0 innings and allowed 4 hits and 4 earned runs. 

The Bulldogs will be back in action tomorrow as they will finish their three-game series against Mary with a double header. First game starts at 12:00 PM.