After losing to Cambridge-Isanti the last time they met, Duluth East decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Greyhounds came out on top against the Bluejackets by a score of 9-4 on Saturday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Greyhounds.
Jackson Spoden was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That double was his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Colby Hunter, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Breck Burns, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI.
Duluth East's record is now 9-10. As for Cambridge-Isanti, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Duluth East will square off against Elk River at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cambridge-Isanti, they will face off against Princeton at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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