Cambridge-Isanti came into Friday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Blaine Bengals on Friday and snuck past 2-1. For Cambridge-Isanti, this counts as revenge for the 12-1 defeat Blaine walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
For Blaine's part, Emmie Sylvia-Cochran spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits and racked up 11 Ks.
Cambridge-Isanti's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-5. As for Blaine, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cambridge-Isanti will take on Chisago Lakes Area at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Chisago Lakes Area's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Cambridge-Isanti's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Blaine, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Coon Rapids at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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