Norrix extended their losing streak to five on Saturday, dropping them down to 2-8. They lost 16-5 to the St. Francis Gladiators. If the Knights were looking for revenge after losing 12-6 to the Gladiators when the teams met back in April of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for St. Francis, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-1. Considering they have won six games by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
For St. Francis' part, Braxton Lesinski was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Lesinski has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and one run. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, St. Francis got a massive performance out of Colton Peterson, who got on base in five of his six plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was John St. Peter, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: St. Francis beat Norrix by a score of 9-2 later that day.
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