It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Onalaska ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 victory over the La Crosse Central Riverhawks. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Hilltoppers have posted since April 20th.
Carson Zinnecker made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Onalaska is undefeated when Zinnecker allows two or fewer hits, but 6-7 otherwise. Zinnecker was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple and two RBI. That triple was his first of the season.
Jagger Banasik
| 05/14/26 vs La Crosse Central | 7 |
| 05/12/26 @ Holmen | 2 |
| 05/07/26 @ Sparta | 4 |
| 04/30/26 @ Tomah | 3 |
| 04/16/26 vs La Crosse Logan | 9 |
In other pitching news, Onalaska got a great performance from Jagger Banasik as he struck out seven batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. That's the most strikeouts Banasik has posted since back in April.
Zinnecker wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bradyn DeLong, who went 1-for-3 with two runs. Carson Campbell was another, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base.
Onalaska's record now sits at 9-7. As for La Crosse Central, their loss dropped their record down to 9-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Onalaska will venture away from home to challenge Chippewa Falls at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for La Crosse Central, they will head out to take on Eau Claire North at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The last three games the Huskies have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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