Softball Recap: Brooks wins going away against Rogers

By Team Reports Apr 27, 2024, 9:15pm

Softball Recap: Brooks Lions vs. Rogers Pirates

Brooks had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. Everything went their way against the Rogers Pirates on Saturday as the Brooks Lions made off with a 12-3 victory. The result was nothing new for Brooks, who have now won 18 contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Abby Herndon made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Herndon was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with an RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Karley Moreland, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Baylee Darby, who scored a run while going 4-for-4.

Brooks' win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 29-8-1. As for Rogers, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-20 record this season.

Brooks didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 16-0 victory vs. Central on the 27th. Rogers does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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