Zimmerman hasn't had much luck against Becker recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Thunder will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. Zimmerman will be strutting in after a victory while Becker will be coming in after a loss.
Zimmerman will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Tuesday, then bounced right back against North Branch on Thursday. The Thunder came out on top against the Vikings by a score of 12-7. Considering the Thunder's hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Hank Olson
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Hank Olson was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run.
In other batting news, Eli Martin was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run. Danny Hartigan was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs.
Zimmerman always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Becker's offense. They fell just short of Monticello by a score of 2-0 on Thursday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 18, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Becker's defeat dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Zimmerman, their win bumped their record up to 3-9.
Zimmerman might still be hurting after the 10-2 loss they got from Becker in their previous meeting back in April. Will the Thunder have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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