North Branch was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 11-5 to the Zimmerman Thunder. North Branch was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Zimmerman apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played two weeks ago.
For Zimmerman's part, the team relied heavily on Eli Martin, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Danny Hartigan, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
North Branch's defeat dropped their record down to 5-14. As for Zimmerman, their victory ended an eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-18.
North Branch does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Zimmerman, they will head out on the road to challenge Becker at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Zimmerman is no doubt hoping to put an end to a 12-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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