Softball Game Recap: Brookfield East Comes Up Short

By Team Reports May 8, 2024, 5:09pm

Softball Recap: Brookfield East Spartans vs. Brookfield Central Lancers

Brookfield East was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They lost 9-3 to the Brookfield Central Lancers. Brookfield East was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Brookfield Central apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.

For Brookfield Central's part, Norma Glisczinski spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on eight hits. Glisczinski has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Gianna Caravella, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Daina Bieck was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.

Brookfield East's loss dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Brookfield Central, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Brookfield East will square off against Divine Savior Holy Angels at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Brookfield Central, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Hamilton at 4:30 p.m. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.

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