It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Brookville ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They skirted past the Amherst County Lancers 5-4. That's two games straight that Brookville has won by just one run.
Riley Smith made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched eight innings while giving up four earned runs off 12 hits. Smith has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was even better at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Jasmine Fyffe was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Brookville's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-9. As for Amherst County, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brookville will take on Jefferson Forest at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Amherst County, they will be playing at home against Glass at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Amherst County is facing Glass at the right time seeing as Glass is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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