St. Clair had lost six straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 2-10 to make it seven. They lost 18-2 to the Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Knights. The Cyclones were not able to make up for their loss to the Knights from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
As for Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial's part, Brayden Matthews and Landon Sanderson were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Matthews tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Sanderson tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in eight consecutive appearances. At bat, Matthews went 2-for-3 with two runs, while Sanderson went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Carson Othoudt was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Ben Brockman was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
St. Clair wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, an 8-3 defeat against Waterville-Elysian-Morristown on the 18th. As for Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial, they have also already played their next game, a 4-1 win against Windom on the 15th.
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