Brighton was the 13-1 winner over Skyline when they last played one another back in March, but their luck changed this time around. The Bengals came up short against the Eagles on Tuesday, falling 18-12. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Bengals have suffered against the Eagles since May 13, 2022.
Olivia Issowits and Peyten Bowers did some serious damage despite the final result: Issowits went 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one double, while Bowers scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4. That triple was Issowits' first of the season. Dalila Romero was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.
Brighton has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.2 runs over those games. As for Skyline, their win bumped their record up to 4-10.
Looking ahead, Brighton will challenge West at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Skyline, they will square off against Corner Canyon at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Chargers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.47 runs per game on average), something the Eagles will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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