Broaddus has not done well against Chester recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Broaddus Bulldogs came out on top in a nail-biter against the Chester Yellowjackets and snuck past 4-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for Broaddus.
Laila Holloway spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Macie Cook was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Kaitlyn Pike, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
On Chester's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lily Read, who went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Broaddus' victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-15. As for Chester, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-13.
Broaddus will head out on the road to face off against Evadale at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Evadale will roll in looking for their 14th straight win, something Broaddus surely won't give up without a fight. As for Chester, they will be playing at home against Spurger at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Chester is facing Spurger at the right time seeing as Spurger is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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