Brodhead has been on the road for three straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Big Foot Chiefs at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, it was close, but Brodhead sidestepped Jefferson for a 4-3 win.
Brodhead's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Leah Rear, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Big Foot waltzed into their matchup on Monday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They came out on top against the Trojans by a score of 6-3.
Holly Kynell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Natalie Klamm, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Kate Hummel, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Brodhead's win bumped their record up to 13-1. As for Big Foot, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-4.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Brodhead hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .408. However, it's not like Big Foot struggles in that department as they've averaged .330. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Brodhead took their win against Big Foot in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 11-1. Does Brodhead have another victory up their sleeve, or will Big Foot turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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