A trio of Free State High pitchers struck out 12 batters in the Firebirds’ 3-1 baseball victory over St. James Academy on Wednesday at Free State. The Firebirds were the visiting team because the game was originally scheduled to be played at St. James.

Cody Kukuk struck out seven batters in three innings. Colin Toalson and Hayden Emerson also worked the two-hitter.

Connor Stremmel went 1-for-2 with two walks, a run scored and stolen base.

Free State 3, St. James 1

Free State 000 210 0 — 3 4 1

St. James 000 001 0 — 1 2 2

Cody Kukuk, Colin Toalson (4), Hayden Emerson (6) and Adam Petz.

FSHS highlight: Kukuk struck out seven in three innings.