Brainerd extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 4-8. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bemidji Lumberjacks. The Warriors were not able to make up for their defeat to the Lumberjacks from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
Kashius Caughey
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Kashius Caughey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Brady Vanek was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That double was his first of the season.
As for Bemidji, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games.
On Bemidji's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and he was also dialed-in: Wyatt Tervestol gave up a run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jack Zellman, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and one run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brainerd will host Monticello at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bemidji, they will square off against Hermantown at 1:00 p.m. on Friday.
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