Winning pitcher Nick Johnson had 10 strikeouts as the Mariners won on the road.

Mike Pocrnich and Joe Ernest both hit home runs for Silver Bay, 2-1.

Ryan Paulson had two hits for Proctor, 1-1.

(Duluth News Tribune, April 23, 1997)

Silver Bay 5 - Rails 2

The Mariners sunk Proctor 5-2. Ten Rails struck out as they lost at home. Ryan Paulson had two hits for Proctor.

The Rails are 2-5.

(Proctor Journal, May 1, 1997)