Laplante pitched a complete game shutout for the Lakers, giving up just two hits and striking out 15 Bruin hitters.  The most impressive part about Laplante's performance was that his longest previous outing of the season was just five innings.  Many times in the dugout throughout the later innings, Waconia players and coacher asked Laplante whether he was done pitching or not.  Repeatedly, Laplante answered "I'm fine" and "I'm not coming out."  He was on a mission to complete the whole game.  Laplante dominated with his great fastball and nasty slider.

The Lakers' offense put a run on the board in the top of the fourth inning.  After a lead off walk to Jeremy Salden, Craig Laplante drilled a single to the left-center gap.  With Salden at third and one out, Nick Litfin hit an RBI groundout to the first baseman.  Litfin and Salden had big days for the Lakers, combining for four hits and two runs. 

Waconia added a run in the top of the eighth inning with the most exciting play in all of sports. With Litfin at third and one out, the Lakers executed a perfect suicide squeeze.  Eric Aeling layed down a great bunt, scoring Litfin from third.  That gave the Lakers a 2-0 lead, which was more than enough for Laplante.

The division will most likely be decided on Thursday night, when Waconia travels to Winsted. The Lakers won the first meeting between these teams 8-1.