Orono hadn't done well against Chaska recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Spartans' pitchers stepped up to hand the Hawks a 7-0 shutout. Considering the Spartans have won five matches by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Chaz Brookins
| 05/08/25 vs Chaska | 3 |
| 04/19/25 @ Stillwater | 2 |
| 05/06/25 @ New Prague | 1 |
| 04/25/25 @ Mound-Westonka | 1 |
| 04/21/25 vs Roosevelt | 1 |
Chaz Brookins was incredible, going 3-for-4 with six RBI and two doubles. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Gavin McGuirk, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.
Orono always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Orono's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-5. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.2 runs over those games. As for Chaska, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 4-4.
Looking ahead, Orono will challenge Waconia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Chaska, they will take on New Prague at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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