The Crosby‑Ironton Rangers finally broke an eight‑game skid on Tuesday, routing the Cromwell‑Wright Cardinals 14‑2 in a game that saw the offense explode early and never look back.
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Andrew Taylor went 2‑2 at the plate, smacking a double and driving in two runs, while Oliver Younis contributed two hits, two runs and two RBIs, underscoring the depth of the lineup.
Veteran left‑hander Keyon Wesner delivered a solid outing, throwing seven innings and striking out twelve batters, allowing just two runs and keeping the Cardinals' hitters in check.
The win was part of a busy slate of high school baseball action across central Minnesota, where Little Falls edged Willmar 3‑1, Cathedral downed Pequot Lakes 5‑2, Pierz slipped past Foley 4‑3, Pillager edged Royalton 4‑3 and Bagley topped Pine River‑Backus 6‑3.
With the momentum shifting, the Rangers look to carry the offensive firepower into the next stretch of the schedule, hoping to translate the recent burst of production into a sustained push for the playoffs.