North Branch lost to Cambridge-Isanti back in April, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The North Branch Vikings had just enough and edged the Cambridge-Isanti Bluejackets out 5-4.
Hannah Bernier spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, North Branch saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Makayla Mihajlovich, who went 2-for-2 with two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Victoria Thurmer, who scored two runs and stole a base.
North Branch pushed their record up to 6-11-1 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Cambridge-Isanti, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9-1 record this season.
North Branch will challenge Cloquet at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games North Branch has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Cambridge-Isanti, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Duluth East at 4:30 p.m.
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