If Coon Rapids was riding high off their 22-13 takedown of Denfeld last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Coon Rapids Cardinals took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Blaine Bengals on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Coon Rapids of the 16-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Blaine's part, Emmie Sylvia-Cochran made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 18 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and only one walk). Sylvia-cochran has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Sylvia-cochran was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hailey Hlavinka, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Marin Aman was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Coon Rapids has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season. As for Blaine, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a massive bump to their 7-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Coon Rapids will take on Andover at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Andover's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Coon Rapids' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Blaine, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Elk River at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Blaine is facing Elk River at the right time seeing as Elk River is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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