Mahnomen/Waubun had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Badger/Greenbush-Middle River on Monday. The Thunderbirds put the hurt on the Gators with a sharp 13-3 win. Considering the Thunderbirds have won five matchups by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Jake Adams
| 05/04/26 vs Badger/Greenbush-Middle River | 5 |
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Jake Adams made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had over his last three games. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Tucker Zima was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Mahnomen/Waubun is undefeated when Zima posts two or more stolen bases, but 2-4 otherwise. Ethen Donner also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Mahnomen/Waubun was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .458. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Badger/Greenbush-Middle River only posted a batting average of .300.
The victory (which was Mahnomen/Waubun's third in a row) raised their record to 8-4. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Badger/Greenbush-Middle River, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Mahnomen/Waubun will take on Bagley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Badger/Greenbush-Middle River, they will challenge Stephen-Argyle Central at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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