Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Blaine). Everything went their way against the Coon Rapids Cardinals on Tuesday as they made off with a 14-3 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Bengals with their most commanding win of the season.
Coon Rapids' batters probably weren't too happy with Paige Dahlman, who pitched a no hitter (she gave up zero walks). Dahlman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
Emily Vogel
| 04/15/25 @ Coon Rapids | 5 |
| 04/08/25 @ Champlin Park | 3 |
| 05/14/24 @ Andover | 3 |
| 05/02/24 @ Osseo | 3 |
| 04/14/25 vs Centennial | 2 |
On the hitting side, Emily Vogel was incredible, firing off two home runs, four runs, and five RBI while going 4-for-5. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyssa Schlomann, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Vogel wasn't the only one making solid contact: Blaine kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive games.
The win got Blaine back to even at 3-3. As for Coon Rapids, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Blaine will host Anoka at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bengals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tornadoes have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Coon Rapids, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Osseo at 4:30 p.m.
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