Hermantown had lost three straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 1-3 to make it four. They lost 8-1 to the Hibbing Bluejackets. The Hawks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bluejackets apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Hermantown saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was River Freeman, who went 1-for-3 with one double.
As for Hibbing, their victory bumped their record up to 1-0. They not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 9, 2024 (when they won 9-1).
On Hibbing's side, Blake Kolden spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on six hits.
At the plate, Braydon Rewertz was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs. Another player making a difference was Tate Swanson, who went 4-for-5 with two RBI and one run.
Looking ahead, Hermantown will venture away from home to square off against Cloquet at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Hawks are facing the Lumberjacks at the right time seeing as the Lumberjacks are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Hibbing, they will take on South Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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