Trinity Lutheran is 2-7 against Brownstown Central since May of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Cougars will host the Braves at 5:30 p.m. Trinity Lutheran has given up an average of 7.4 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Trinity Lutheran is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game on Thursday. They lost 11-1 to Columbus East.
Trinity Lutheran saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Clark Branum, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one double. That double marked the first that Branum has hit this season.
Meanwhile, Brownstown Central fell victim to Charlestown and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pirates. The Braves' loss continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row.
Shyla Steele spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits.
Trinity Lutheran's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Brownstown Central, their loss dropped their record down to 6-11.
Brownstown Central's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Friday. Trinity Lutheran has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.7 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Brownstown Central, though, as they've been averaging only 3.5 strikeouts. Will Trinity Lutheran keep running through batters, or will the Braves buck the trend?
Trinity Lutheran suffered a grim 14-2 defeat to Brownstown Central when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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