Baseball Recap: Brainerd Takes a Loss

Brainerd extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 2-5-1 in the process. They lost 7-0 to the Bemidji Lumberjacks. The match marked the first time this year in which the Warriors were not able to get on the board.

As for Bemidji, their victory bumped their record up to 6-1. The win continues a trend for them in their matchups with Brainerd: they've now won five in a row.

For Bemidji's part, Kobe Brown made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Brown has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gunner Ganske, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Eli Kringen, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brainerd will face off against Fergus Falls at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bemidji, they will welcome Grand Rapids at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.