
Bengals
05/13/25 vs Andover | 7-1 |
05/12/25 vs Anoka | 5-1 |
05/08/25 vs Maple Grove | 6-2 |
05/07/25 @ Cambridge-Isanti | 4-3 |
05/06/25 @ Robbinsdale Armstrong | 9-5 |
+ 5 more games |
Blaine had already won nine in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.3 runs) and they went ahead and made it ten on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 7-1 margin over the Andover Huskies. The Bengals might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by six runs or more this season.
Emmie Sylvia-Cochran made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kayla Shaffer, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Marin Aman was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs.
Blaine pushed their record up to 13-6 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.3 runs over those games. As for Andover, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-5 record this season.
Blaine does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Andover, they will face off against Varsity Opponent at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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