Milaca extended their losing streak to nine on Friday, dropping their season record down to 1-10 in the process. They lost 17-2 to the Zimmerman Thunder. The Wolves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Thunder apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Zimmerman, with the win, they broke their six-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-6. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Zimmerman's part, Hank Olson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out six over 4.2 innings pitched. Olson was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That RBI marked the first that he has brought in this season.
In other batting news, Zimmerman let Eli Martin and Noah Schmit run wild. Martin fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-4, while Schmit went 2-for-4 with four runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave Martin a new career-high. Danny Hartigan was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Milaca and Zimmerman could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Minnesota Rankings. The Wolves (ranked 240th) will meet St. Cloud Cathedral (ranked 14th) at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Zimmerman will take on St. Francis at 4:30 p.m. on Monday with a big rank disadvantage (295 vs. 38).
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