By Cort Reynolds

MINSTER__Minster High School defeated visiting Bluffton 4-2 in a non-league baseball game Tuesday evening, March 26.

The Pirates dropped to 0-1 with the season-opening loss. Minster improved to 2-0 with the victory.

Wildcat hurler Adam Schmitmeyer pitched a complete-game four-hitter to gain the win. He allowed two earned runs while striking out eight and walking no Pirates.

Minster’s Ian Homan cranked a two-run home run for the victors.

Bluffton (0-1) hosts Carey Friday, March 29. The scheduled opener at non-league rival Pandora-Gilboa March 23 was snowed out.

The Pirates visit local rival Allen East (0-1) in the Northwest Conference opener April 4.

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