The Brooks Eagles will head out to face off against the Kenwood Broncos at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Brooks had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Lindblom on Monday. Brooks was the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over Lindblom. Winning may never get old, but Brooks sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Justin Slaughter
| 04/14/25 vs Lindblom | 2 |
| 04/11/25 @ Lindblom | 1 |
| 04/05/25 @ Stagg | 1 |
| 03/21/25 vs Oak Lawn | 1 |
| 03/18/25 vs Taft | 1 |
Justin Slaughter made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Slaughter was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, JC Rodriguez looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Ameer Rule was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in May of 2024. McKinley Boatright also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Brooks kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lindblom only managed four hits.
Meanwhile, Kenwood had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on Simeon with a sharp 11-3 victory on Monday.
The team relied heavily on Damaurion Butler, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Josiah Patterson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Brooks' record now sits at 6-9. As for Kenwood, their record is now 2-4-1.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Brooks has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Kenwood struggles in that department as they've averaged .569. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Brooks might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Kenwood in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
