Baseball Recap: Hermantown's Winning Streak Snapped at Four Games

Hawks

Previous 5 Games

05/16/25 @ Chisago Lakes Area	11-12
05/15/25 vs Marshall	5-0
05/14/25 @ North Branch	6-1
05/12/25 @ Superior	13-10
05/09/25 @ Hibbing	4-3

Hermantown dropped their record down to 8-8-1 on Friday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins. They fell just short of the Chisago Lakes Area Wildcats by a score of 12-11. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last seven times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Vaun Kukovski led a balanced group of hitters, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Cade Winans also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.

As for Chisago Lakes Area, their record is now 6-10. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

On Chisago Lakes Area's side, Cole Stilp was incredible, getting on base in five of his six plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave Stilp a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brayden Anderson, who got on base in four of his six plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.

Looking ahead, Hermantown will venture away from home to square off against Proctor at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Chisago Lakes Area, they will host Zumbrota-Mazeppa at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats are facing the Cougars at the right time seeing as the Cougars are stuck on a three-game losing streak.