Softball Preview: Brookfield Warriors vs. Newton Falls Tigers
The Brookfield Warriors will head out on the road to face off against the Newton Falls Tigers at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Brookfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
On Monday, everything went Brookfield's way against Newton Falls as Brookfield made off with a 10-3 victory.
Madison Obermiyer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off 11 hits (and not a single walk). Obermiyer has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Obermiyer was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Cadence Huffman was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Keilani Malufau was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
Brookfield's win bumped their record up to 3-8. As for Newton Falls, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-11.
Brookfield's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's matchup. Brookfield has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Newton Falls, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Brookfield continue to outrun the ball? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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