LaBrae had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Brookfield on Monday. The Vikings were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Warriors. The Vikings haven't had any issues with the Warriors recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive win against them.
Landon Brunstetter made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Easton Armstrong
| 05/12/25 vs Brookfield | 5 |
| 04/15/24 vs Liberty | 2 |
| 05/07/25 @ Jackson-Milton | 1 |
| 04/07/25 vs Garfield | 1 |
In other batting news, Easton Armstrong was incredible, going 2-for-3 with five RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Austin Rowe, who went 2-for-3 with three runs and one RBI.
LaBrae hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Brookfield struck out eight times.
LaBrae's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-5. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Brookfield, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-7.
LaBrae will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Warriors: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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