
Cardinals
05/05/25 @ Oberlin | 21 |
04/14/25 vs Clearview | 20 |
04/30/25 @ Lutheran West | 17 |
04/29/25 @ Clearview | 17 |
04/08/25 vs Firelands | 17 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Brookside). They were the clear victors by a 21-1 margin over the Oberlin Phoenix on Monday. The Cardinals have beaten the Phoenix the last five times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Phoenix has come to flipping the script.
Markie-Ann Aliff made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other batting news, Leann Clark was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with six stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Those six stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Khloe Racz was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.
Brookside was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .484. They are 6-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Brookside pushed their record up to 6-14 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.3 runs over those games. As for Oberlin, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9-1.
Looking ahead, Brookside will challenge Columbia at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Oberlin, they will venture away from home to face off against Clearview at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Clippers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.22 runs per game on average), something the Phoenix will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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