After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Kalkaska, Charlevoix was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They blew past the Brimley Bays 13-3. The Rayders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by ten runs or more this season.
Maryrose Halberg made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (and not a single walk). Halberg was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ayla Kemp, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Jaslyn Blanton, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Charlevoix's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Brimley, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Charlevoix will host Boyne City at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The Ramblers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.25 runs per game on average), something the Rayders will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Brimley, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Pickford at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
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