Pius X lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Lincoln North Star, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Thursday's contest. The Thunderbolts put the hurt on the Navigators with a sharp 12-6 victory on Thursday. With that win, the Thunderbolts brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Pius X got a great performance from Tanner Charf as he pitched six innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits.
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kai Vanis, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two triples, three runs, and three RBI. Pius X is 2-1 when Vanis posts two or more runs, but 3-5 otherwise. Isaac Minchow was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Pius X always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .513. They are 2-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The victory made it two in a row for Pius X and bumps their season record up to 5-6. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.5 runs over those games. As for Lincoln North Star, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pius X will face off against Bennington at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Badgers will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something the Thunderbolts surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lincoln North Star, they will square off against Columbus at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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