Higbee came out on top against Brashear on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run fourth inning. They blew past Brashear 13-2. The win was a breath of fresh air for Higbee as it put an end to their 10-game losing streak.
Kiersten Rockett was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 6 batters over 6 innings while giving up 2 earned runs off 7 hits. She also set a new season-high mark in earned runs with two. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 while posting 1 home run, 2 stolen bases, 3 RBIs, and 1 double. The game also marked her 12th in a row in which she got on base at least once.
In other pitching news, Rockett also hurled a big game, striking out 6 batters over 6 innings while giving up 2 earned runs off 7 hits. The game marked her first with multiple earned runs this season.
Back at the plate, Rockett was incredible, striking out 6 batters over 6 innings while giving up 2 earned runs off 7 hits. The game marked her first with multiple earned runs this season. Kadence Sercu was another key player, going 3-for-5 while posting 4 RBIs, 2 runs, and 1 triple.
Higbee took advantage of their speed and finished the game with seven stolen bases. That's the most stolen bases they have managed all season.
On Brashear's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kennedy Gray, who went 2-for-3 while logging 1 stolen base and 1 run.
Higbee's record is currently 2-10. As for Brashear, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 15 games, dating back to last year. That's dragged them to a 3-11 record this season.
Higbee will be playing at home against Harrisburg at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Brashear, they are taking a road trip to square off against Marion County at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
