Newton Falls extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 6-14-1 in the process. They lost 13-5 to the Brookfield Warriors. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Warriors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 4-3 two weeks ago.
Kirra Howard made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI.
As for Brookfield, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 3-11 record this season. That eight run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
On Brookfield's side, Madison Obermiyer was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Obermiyer has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two triples, three RBI, and one run. Those two triples gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Elaina Boyce was excellent, going 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged two or more in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Mya Jumper, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Newton Falls will take on Cardinal in a tournament on Monday. The Huskies have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.72 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Brookfield, they are taking a road trip to square off against Memorial at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Red Devils have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season.
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