Zimmerman extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 1-3 in the process. They lost 10-2 to the Becker Bulldogs. The Thunder were not able to make up for their loss to the Bulldogs from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
Noah Schmit was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs. Eli Martin was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one double and one RBI.
As for Becker, they moved to 2-5 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Becker's side, Isaac Guck and Alex Schermer made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Guck pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Schermer pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Guck has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Guck got on base in two of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Schermer went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Schermer also brought in an RBI, marking his first of the season.
In other pitching news, Ethyn Cantin looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Gerad Hanle, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI. Jack Fischer also deserves some recognition as he scored his first runs of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Zimmerman is set to challenge their familiar foe North Branch at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Becker will take on rival Cambridge-Isanti at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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