Barnum never let their opponents score on Monday. They blew past the McGregor Mercuries 12-0. That 12 run margin sets a new team best for the Bombers this season.
Conner Blake made a big impact no matter where he played. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over six innings pitched. Blake was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Those runs were his first of the season.
In other batting news, Sean Strandberg was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That double marked the first that he has hit this season. Ryder Haggard was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Barnum always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .568. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Bombers
| 04/21/25 @ McGregor | 12-0 |
| 04/17/25 @ Carlton | 5-0 |
| 04/16/25 vs Cook County | 11-10 |
| 04/15/25 @ Mille Lacs co-op [Isle/Onamia] | 12-4 |
The win (which was Barnum's fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for McGregor, they are on a 17-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Looking ahead, Barnum will square off against Esko at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for McGregor, they will face off against Cromwell at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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