The Brighton Bengals will be playing in front of their home fans against the Hillcrest Huskies at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Brighton has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with three, while Hillcrest will come in with three straight victories.
Last Saturday, Brighton suffered a rough 15-2 defeat at the hands of Westlake.
Brighton saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emma Shaw, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Shaw has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Another player making a difference was Audrey Fleckenstein, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Hillcrest gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 23-5 margin over Park City. Hillcrest's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kyli Carrell made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Carrell was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a double.
In other batting news, Elliot Baddley was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with two triples, two stolen bases, and three runs. Brooklyn Ricci was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Brighton's loss dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Hillcrest, their victory bumped their record up to 8-4.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Brighton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .456. However, it's not like Hillcrest struggles in that department as they've averaged .536. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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