Zimmerman fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Chisago Lakes Area on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 4-3. The Thunder were not able to make up for their defeat to the Wildcats from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
Hank Olson spent all 7.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Carter Milless was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. He also scored a run, marking his first of the season. Aydan Coons was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Zimmerman dropped their record down to 1-5 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Chisago Lakes Area, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Zimmerman will welcome Cambridge-Isanti at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bluejackets' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Thunder's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Chisago Lakes Area, they will host St. Francis at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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