Brookville was the 3-2 winner over Newton Local when they last played one another back in April of 2019, but their luck changed this time around. The Blue Devils took a 20-16 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Indians on Tuesday.
Marrisa Hemmerich made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-5 with one home run, five runs, and five RBI. That home run was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaylee Brooks, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
Brookville has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season. As for Newton Local, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brookville will welcome National Trail at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Newton Local, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Arcanum at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. This will be the Indians' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
