After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Big Lake, Zimmerman was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They walked away with a 12-7 victory over the North Branch Vikings. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Thunder considering their two-run performance the match before.
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Hank Olson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Eli Martin, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run. Wyatt Feigum also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Zimmerman always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Zimmerman's record is now 3-9. As for North Branch, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Zimmerman will welcome Becker at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for the Thunder: they have been struggling with five straight losses at home, while the Bulldogs have snatched up three consecutive wins on the road. As for North Branch, they will host St. Francis at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Fighting Saints' pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so the Vikings' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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