Zimmerman can bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. Everything went their way against the Milaca Wolves as they made off with a 17-2 victory. The Thunder's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Hank Olson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over 4.2 innings pitched. Olson was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That RBI was his first of the season.
Noah Schmit
| 05/02/25 @ Milaca | 4 |
| 04/17/25 @ Becker | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ Big Lake | 1 |
| 04/08/25 @ Chisago Lakes Area | 1 |
| 05/23/24 vs North Branch | 1 |
In other batting news, Eli Martin and Noah Schmit did most of the damage at the plate: Martin fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-4, while Schmit went 2-for-4 with four runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those four runs gave Schmit a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Danny Hartigan, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Zimmerman kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Zimmerman's win bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Milaca, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.
Zimmerman and Milaca could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Minnesota Rankings. The Thunder will face off against St. Francis at 4:30 p.m. on Monday with a big rank disadvantage (295 vs. 38). Meanwhile, Milaca (ranked 240th) will meet St. Cloud Cathedral (ranked 14th) at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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