Softball Recap: Brookfield Central Lancers vs. Wauwatosa East Red Raiders
Brookfield Central scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They blew past the Wauwatosa East Red Raiders 19-2. Brookfield Central might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won five matchups by six runs or more this season.
Ellie Brand made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. Brand has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Brand was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Maggie Feng was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Daina Bieck, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Wauwatosa East's side, Ella Welecbach made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI. Cassie Krause was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
The victory made it two in a row for Brookfield Central and bumps their season record up to 10-5. As for Wauwatosa East, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11-1 record this season.
Brookfield Central will challenge Waukesha North at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Wauwatosa East, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Menomonee Falls at 7:00 p.m.
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