Softball Preview: Brownstown Central Braves vs. Charlestown Pirates
The Brownstown Central Braves will head out on the road to challenge the Charlestown Pirates at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The pair are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Brownstown Central finally turned things around against Austin on Tuesday. Brownstown Central's pitchers stepped up to hand Austin a 17-0 shutout. Brownstown Central's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Rylee May was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. May has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. May was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Kelsey Schneider was a standout: she scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Alex Davidson, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
Meanwhile, Charlestown can now show off nine landslide victories after their most recent match on Wednesday. They put the hurt on New Washington with a sharp 18-7 win. The victory was nothing new for Charlestown as they're now sitting on three straight.
Katie Pickerell was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashlynn Sawyer, who scored three runs while going 3-for-5.
Brownstown Central's record is now 9-7. As for Charlestown, their record now sits at 16-2.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Brownstown Central has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.8 hits per game. However, it's not like Charlestown struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.5. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Brownstown Central skirted past Charlestown 4-2 when the teams last played back in May of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Brownstown Central since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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