Annandale took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against St. Francis, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Cardinals sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over the Saints on Saturday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Cardinals.
Luke Lindquist was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Lindquist was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zach O'Konek, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. That's the most doubles he has posted since back in April.

Cardinals
| 05/30/26 @ St. Francis | 11 |
| 04/16/26 @ Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted | 10 |
| 04/09/26 vs New London-Spicer | 10 |
| 05/21/26 @ Big Lake | 9 |
| 04/30/26 @ Glencoe-Silver Lake | 9 |
Annandale kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Annandale's win bumped their record up to 12-13. As for St. Francis, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-11 record this season.
As of now, neither Annandale nor St. Francis have any future games scheduled.
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