North Branch was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell just short of the Chisago Lakes Area Wildcats by a score of 6-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to North Branch of the 4-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in June of 2023.
Hannah Bernier spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Peyton Verdon was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-3 with two triples and three runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Erin Pederson, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI.
North Branch's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Chisago Lakes Area, their victory bumped their record up to 6-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Branch will take on Princeton at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Princeton is coming into the match with four straight wins on the road, so North Branch will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Chisago Lakes Area, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Zimmerman at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Chisago Lakes Area's pitching crew has only allowed 1.9 runs per game this season, so Zimmerman's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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