Softball Recap: Cambridge-Isanti Wins Going Away Against North Branch

Bluejackets

Margin (Wins)

04/23/25 vs Coon Rapids	16
04/12/25 vs Denfeld	10
04/12/25 vs Denfeld	9
04/16/25 @ North Branch	7
04/10/25 @ Monticello	7

Cambridge-Isanti hadn't done well against North Branch recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Bluejackets were the clear victors by a 6-0 margin over the Vikings. Considering the Bluejackets have won six contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

The result came thanks to Britton Molitor's shutout, as she gave up just a hit and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Cambridge-Isanti got a massive performance out of Avery Crittenden, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that Crittenden has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Taitum Kostecka, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, one triple, and one run.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Cambridge-Isanti kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April.

The win made it two in a row for Cambridge-Isanti and bumps their season record up to 14-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 0 runs in those games. As for North Branch, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-9.

Looking ahead, Cambridge-Isanti will head out on the road to challenge Sauk Rapids-Rice at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for North Branch, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cloquet at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.