MACCRAY hadn't done well against Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Wolverines put the hurt on the Fighting Saints with a sharp 9-1 win. The victory was nothing new for the Wolverines as they're now sitting on three straight.
Jase Dirksen
| 04/15/25 vs Lakeview | 3 |
| 04/24/25 @ Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg | 1 |
| 04/08/25 vs Adrian/Ellsworth | 1 |
Jase Dirksen made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out 12 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk). MACCRAY is 2-1 when Dirksen allows three or fewer earned runs, but 2-3 otherwise. Dirksen was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run. He also scored a run, marking his first of the season.
In other batting news, Xavier Noble was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Noble is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Lane Osterfeld was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
The win got MACCRAY back to even at 4-4. As for Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
MACCRAY and Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Minnesota Rankings. The Wolverines (ranked 163rd) will meet Montevideo (ranked 20th) at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg will square off against Minneota at 4:30 p.m. on Friday with a big rank disadvantage (230 vs. 113).
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