While Eleva-Strum put up plenty of runs on Friday, the same can't be said for Augusta. The Cardinals put the hurt on the Beavers with a sharp 12-0 victory. The win continues a trend for the Cardinals in their matchups with the Beavers: they've now won eight in a row.
Noah Martinson was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Calvin Barneson, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. He has become a key player for Eleva-Strum: the team is undefeated when he posts at least three RBI, but 3-4 otherwise. Alex King was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base.
Cardinals
| 05/01/26 @ Augusta | 44.4% |
| 04/28/26 @ Alma Center Lincoln | 29.4% |
| 04/24/26 vs Cochrane-Fountain City | 34.8% |
| 04/23/26 vs Elk Mound | 25% |
| 04/21/26 vs Osseo-Fairchild | 10% |
| + 16 more games |
Eleva-Strum was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2025.
Eleva-Strum's record is now 6-4. As for Augusta, they dropped their record down to 1-7 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Eleva-Strum will face off against Osseo-Fairchild at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Augusta, they will take on Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Lancers' pitching crew has only allowed 1.2 runs per game this season, so the Beavers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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