In what's become a running theme this season, Fruitport gave their fans yet another huge win on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 20-10 margin over the Comstock Park Panthers. The high-scoring effort was just what Fruitport needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Brooklyn Russell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Russell was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in five of her seven plate appearances.
In other batting news, Brylee Dewitt and Kya Tawney did most of the damage at the plate: Dewitt scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances, while Tawney scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Madyson Prout, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Fruitport pushed their record up to 16-12 with that victory, which was their seventh straight at home. As for Comstock Park, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Fruitport didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 3-1 win vs. Mona Shores on the 18th. Comstock Park has also already played their next matchup, a 15-6 loss against Calvin Christian on the 20th.
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