Brownsburg dropped their record down to 8-6 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They fell just short of the Avon Orioles by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Bulldogs have suffered since April 20, 2024.
Etta Schroering was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she didn't allow a single earned run over 5.2 innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Tatum Hunt was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Izzy Neal, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases.
As for Avon, their win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 3-11. They haven't had any issues with Brownsburg recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
On Avon's side, Addie Forst spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Marlee Shisler, who went 2-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Lilly Heath was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one double and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brownsburg will welcome Ben Davis at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Avon, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cathedral at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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