Softball Recap: Brighton Cardinals vs. Raleigh-Egypt Pharaohs
Brighton can now show off nine landslide victories after their most recent contest on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Raleigh-Egypt Pharaohs a 16-0 shutout. Brighton's pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last five games.
Laney Lawson looked comfortable as she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Keagan Stepp was incredible, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. She hasn't dropped below three RBI for four straight games. Another player making a difference was Ryleigh McCain, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Brighton's win bumped their record up to 17-11-1. As for Raleigh-Egypt, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brighton will take on St. Benedict at Auburndale at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. St. Benedict at Auburndale will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Brighton surely won't give up without a fight. As for Raleigh-Egypt, they will be playing at home against Booker T. Washington at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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