Softball Recap: Brooke Bruins vs. Wheeling Park Patriots
Brooke came into Wednesday's contest having lost 17 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Wheeling Park Patriots 3-2. For Brooke, this counts as revenge for the 13-5 defeat Wheeling Park walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March.
Alexa Foresha was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. Foresha was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Foresha wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Wyntar McQuiston, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Maddie Brown, who scored a run and stole two bases.
Brooke made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-16. As for Wheeling Park, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 12 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season.
Brooke will look to defend their home field on Friday against Parkersburg South at 5:00 p.m. The last three games Parkersburg South has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Wheeling Park, they will head out on the road to challenge Morgantown at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Morgantown will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Wheeling Park surely won't give up without a fight.
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