There's no place like home for Brooklyn, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They were the clear victors by a 21-2 margin over the Cleveland Central Catholic Ironmen on Monday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Hurricanes as it put an end to their six-game losing streak.
Mason Vega and Collin Flanagan made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Vega pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Flanagan struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Vega has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. At the plate, Vega got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and three RBI, while Flanagan got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. Vega is becoming a predictor of Brooklyn's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-13 when he doesn't).
Aiden Starr
| 05/12/25 vs Cleveland Central Catholic | 3 |
| 04/23/25 @ Trinity | 3 |
| 04/22/25 vs Trinity | 3 |
| 04/15/25 vs Lutheran West | 2 |
| 05/10/25 @ Medina Christian Academy | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aiden Starr, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. He has become a key player for Brooklyn: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-12 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyler Cox, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Brooklyn always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .806. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Brooklyn's record now sits at 4-13. As for Cleveland Central Catholic, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.
Brooklyn is taking a road trip to take on Cornerstone Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hurricanes are facing the Patriots at the right time seeing as the Patriots are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Cleveland Central Catholic, they will host Euclid at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Panthers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.68 runs per game on average), something the Ironmen will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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