Austin Packers Sweep Winona Winhawks in Doubleheader

Rollie's shutout and Dunlap's hot bat lead Austin to 12-0 and 9-7 victories.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 12:28am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in motion, with overlapping planes of bright green, navy blue, and burnt orange representing the dynamic action on the field.The Austin Packers' dominant doubleheader sweep over the Winona Winhawks showcases their well-rounded team with standout pitching and timely hitting.Austin Today

The undefeated Austin Packers baseball team swept a doubleheader against the Winona Winhawks on Saturday, winning the first game 12-0 and the second game 9-7 in nine innings. Pitcher John Rollie threw a six-inning shutout in the opener, striking out eight batters. Outfielder Noah Dunlap had a huge day at the plate, going 6-for-7 with three doubles and two RBIs across the two games.

Why it matters

The Packers' dominant performance against their conference rival Winhawks keeps them undefeated on the season and establishes them as an early frontrunner in the race for the division title. Rollie's strong pitching and Dunlap's hot hitting were key factors in the sweep.

The details

In the first game, Rollie was in control on the mound, striking out eight batters over six shutout innings. Dunlap led the offense, going 3-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI. In the second game, Dunlap stayed hot, going 3-for-4 with another double and driving in a run as Austin held on for a 9-7 victory in nine innings.

  • The doubleheader took place on Saturday, April 12, 2026.

The players

John Rollie

The starting pitcher for the Austin Packers, who threw a six-inning shutout in the first game of the doubleheader.

Noah Dunlap

The Austin Packers outfielder who had a huge day at the plate, going 6-for-7 with three doubles and two RBIs across the two games.

Austin Packers

The high school baseball team from Austin, Minnesota that swept the doubleheader against their conference rival Winona Winhawks.

Winona Winhawks

The high school baseball team from Winona, Minnesota that lost both games of the doubleheader against the Austin Packers.

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What they’re saying

“Our pitching and hitting were both clicking today. It was a great team effort to get these two wins.”

— John Rollie, Pitcher, Austin Packers

What’s next

The Packers will look to continue their hot start when they host the Mankato West Scarlets next Saturday.

The takeaway

The Austin Packers have established themselves as the team to beat in the conference with their dominant doubleheader sweep of the Winona Winhawks. Their combination of strong pitching and timely hitting will make them a tough out for any opponent this season.