Softball Recap: Brooke finds home field redemption against Linsly

By Team Reports Apr 22, 2024, 5:17pm

Softball Recap: Brooke Bruins vs. Linsly Cadets

There's no place like home for Brooke, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Linsly Cadets on Monday and snuck past 5-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Brooke also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.

Alexa Foresha spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Brooke let Wyntar McQuiston and Jazymn Wood loose on the outfield. McQuiston scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Wood scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Emilee McKinney, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.

Brooke's win bumped their record up to 2-18. As for Linsly, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-9.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brooke will take on Harrison Central at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Brooke is facing Harrison Central at the right time seeing as Harrison Central is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Linsly, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Toronto at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

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