Bengals
| 05/07/25 @ Cambridge-Isanti | 4-3 |
| 05/06/25 @ Robbinsdale Armstrong | 9-5 |
| 05/05/25 vs Brainerd | 1-0 |
| 05/03/25 vs Wayzata | 14-2 |
| 05/01/25 vs Osseo | 5-2 |
| + 2 more games |
Blaine lost to Cambridge-Isanti back in April of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Wednesday. The Bengals sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over the Bluejackets. The victory was familiar territory for the Bengals, who have now won seven matches in a row.
Emmie Sylvia-Cochran spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kayla Shaffer, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Hailey Hlavinka, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one RBI.
Blaine hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cambridge-Isanti struck out 12 times.
Blaine's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-6. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Cambridge-Isanti, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 12-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Blaine will host Maple Grove at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Cambridge-Isanti, they will be playing at home against Chisago Lakes Area at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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