Millbrook came into Thursday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 19-8 margin over the Knightdale Knights. Millbrook's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
The team relied heavily on CeKeyra Flowers, who went 4-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Lawson Gipple was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Knightdale's side, Michelle Nafukho made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Leia Rios, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a stolen base.
Millbrook's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-6. As for Knightdale, their defeat was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-9.
Millbrook will take on East Wake at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. East Wake is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season. As for Knightdale, they will head out on the road to square off against Southeast Raleigh at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Southeast Raleigh hasn't scored more than one runs for four games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
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