North Branch extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 6-9 in the process. They lost 6-0 to the Cambridge-Isanti Bluejackets. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bluejackets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-0 back in April.
As for Cambridge-Isanti, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-1. The result was nothing new for the Bluejackets, who have now won six matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
For Cambridge-Isanti's part, not much got past Britton Molitor, who gave up just a hit and racked up ten Ks to keep North Branch off the board. Molitor has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Cambridge-Isanti got a massive performance out of Avery Crittenden, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run was Crittenden's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Taitum Kostecka, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, one triple, and one run.
Looking ahead, North Branch will face off against Cloquet at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Cambridge-Isanti, they will challenge Sauk Rapids-Rice at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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