Brooks lost a close one when they played last Friday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Monday was a bit more commanding. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 14-4 walloping at the hands of the Lindblom Eagles. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Brooks has scored all season.
Jomarie Figueroa and Jadari Lindsey did some serious damage despite the final result: Figueroa scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Lindsey scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2. Figueroa is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Calise Vaughn, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
On Lindblom's side, Aviana Gonzalez was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Gonzalez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Lindblom got a massive performance out of Laylah Outlaw, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Yazmere Bose was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3.
This is the second loss in a row for Brooks and nudges their season record down to 5-3. As for Lindblom, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-3.
Brooks will be playing at home against Kenwood at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Brooks is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 19.5 runs per game this season. As for Lindblom, they will head out on the road to take on Carver at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing isn't great for Carver: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Lindblom has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road dating back to last season.
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