There's no place like home for New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They skirted past the Beardstown Tigers 6-5. For New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly, this counts as revenge for the 7-4 loss Beardstown walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
Avery Blackorby spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Ashlee Brown was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Marissa Heironimus, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
On Beardstown's side, Bella Palmer made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Kylynn Maltby, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly pushed their record up to 5-16 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Beardstown, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-19 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly will take on Nokomis at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Beardstown, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Midwest Central at 4:30 p.m.
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