Mahnomen/Waubun posted their closest victory since May 13, 2024 on Friday. They won by a run and slipped past the Laporte Wildcats 7-6. For the Thunderbirds, this counts as revenge for the 11-8 win the Wildcats walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2024.
Zach Zima
| 04/10/25 vs Kelliher/Northome | 3 |
| 05/02/25 vs Laporte | 2 |
| 04/23/25 vs Lake Park-Audubon | 2 |
| 04/11/25 vs Lake of the Woods | 2 |
| 04/29/25 vs Walker-Hackensack-Akeley | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Zach Zima was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Mahnomen/Waubun's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-3 when he doesn't). Leeland Heisler was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Mahnomen/Waubun kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Mahnomen/Waubun's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Laporte, they dropped their record down to 2-3 with the defeat, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mahnomen/Waubun will head out to take on Badger/Greenbush-Middle River at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Laporte, they will venture away from home to challenge Pine River-Backus at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.63 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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