Novi extended their losing streak to six on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 0-6 in the process. They came up short against the Brighton Bulldogs, falling 7-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 6-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Brighton, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 2-8 record. They not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 28, 2024 (when they won 12-2).
For Brighton's part, Eryn McClendon was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. McClendon was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one triple and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anna Minnick, who went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Kendall Peckens was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Novi will face off against Berkley at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats will need to watch out since the Bears have now posted at least ten runs in their last three matchups. As for Brighton, they will challenge South Lyon East at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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