Softball Game Recap: Brocton Takes a Loss

By Team Reports May 9, 2024, 3:38pm

Softball Recap: Brocton Bulldogs vs. Forestville Central Hornets

Brocton is still looking for their season's first win. They fell 9-6 to the Forestville Central Hornets on Thursday. One positive for Brocton, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.

For Forestville Central's part, Megan Gruber spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 13 Ks. Gruber has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Carilene Sliwa, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jade Work, who scored a run while going 1-for-5.

Brocton's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Forestville Central, the victory got them back to even at 6-6.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brocton will take on Salamanca at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Forestville Central, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Pine Valley Central at 11:00 a.m. Forestville Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.

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