Cottage Grove Lions Baseball 5-6 TBD

A single run made all the difference as Cottage Grove dropped a heartbreaker on the road Saturday afternoon. The Lions fell 6-5 in a non-league baseball contest that saw both teams combine for 11 runs in what turned into an offensive showcase.

Cottage Grove entered the game looking to build on their season-opening victory, but couldn't quite finish the job despite matching their opponents nearly run for run. The loss splits the Lions' record at 1-1 through their first two games of the 2026 spring campaign.

The narrow defeat showcased Cottage Grove's ability to stay competitive in high-scoring affairs, even on the road. Both teams found success at the plate throughout the afternoon, making for an entertaining back-and-forth battle that came down to the final innings.

The Lions will look to bounce back from this close loss as they continue building chemistry and momentum in the early portion of their season. Saturday's performance showed promise despite the disappointing result on the scoreboard.