Lourdes's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They walked away with an 8-5 win over the Byron Bears. The Eagles have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Bears, too.
Easton Gasner was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single walk in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

Nolan Rolih
| 04/16/26 vs Chatfield | 4 |
| 04/25/26 vs Rushford-Peterson | 3 |
| 05/05/26 @ Byron | 2 |
| 04/30/26 @ Zumbrota-Mazeppa | 2 |
| 05/01/26 vs St. Charles | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
In other batting news, Brayden Kottschade and Nolan Rolih did most of the damage at the plate: Kottschade went 2-for-5 with two runs, two RBI, and one double, while Rolih went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. Rolih has become a key player for Lourdes: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 4-6 otherwise. Chase Carroll was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI and one double.
Lourdes' victory bumped their record up to 8-6. As for Byron, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Lourdes will challenge rival Kasson-Mantorville at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Byron is set to take on their familiar foe Pine Island at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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