Broughton had lost three straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 2-7 to make it four. They came up short against the Millbrook Wildcats, falling 21-11. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wildcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-1 on Tuesday.
Avery Troxell made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one double. Lily Watrous was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and two RBI.
As for Millbrook, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-4. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games.
On Millbrook's side, Avery Edwards was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with four runs, five RBI, and two doubles. Those five RBI gave Edwards a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brynn Herman, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and one double.
Broughton and Millbrook will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Capitals see the field they'll take on Enloe at 4:00 p.m. on the 7th. As for Millbrook, their break will end when they face Athens Drive at 3:30 p.m. on the 7th.
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