Big Lake won the last time they faced Zimmerman and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Hornets blew past the Thunder 8-1. The Hornets' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jackson LaRoche was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Those 13 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles. Those hits marked the first that he got this season.
Cooper Cusick
| 04/15/25 vs Zimmerman | 2 |
| 04/08/25 @ North Branch | 1 |
| 05/17/24 @ Cambridge-Isanti | 1 |
| 05/11/24 @ Little Falls | 1 |
| 05/10/24 @ Aitkin | 1 |
In other batting news, Cooper Cusick was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Conner Lundquist, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Big Lake hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in three consecutive games.
Big Lake's record now sits at 3-1. As for Zimmerman, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-2.
Big Lake has already played their next contest, a 7-5 win against Monticello on the 16th. As for Zimmerman, they will face off against Becker at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Thunder are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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