Rocori was the 4-3 winner over Willmar when they last played one another back in May of 2025, but their luck changed this time around. The Spartans fell just short of the Cardinals by a score of 3-2 on Tuesday. The Spartans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Nolan VanLoy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on seven hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Rocori saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Reece Kalla, who went 1-for-3 with one run. Max Fredin also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Rocori's loss dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Willmar, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 9-3.
Coincidentally, Rocori and Willmar will both be playing Albany the next time they take the field. The Spartans will head out to face the Huskies at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Cardinals will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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