Big Lake scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. Everything went their way against the Aitkin Gobblers as the Big Lake Hornets made off with a 22-10 win. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Brendan Goedker was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Goedker was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Cooper Cusick was a standout: he went 3-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Trenton Throolin, who scored four runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
The win (which was Big Lake's third in a row) raised their record to 5-6. As for Aitkin, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-7-1.
Big Lake will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Little Falls at 1:00 p.m. Little Falls' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Big Lake's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Aitkin, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Staples-Motley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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