The Toronto Red Knights will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Brooke Bruins at 5:30 p.m. Toronto is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
Toronto had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on Bridgeport with a sharp 11-1 victory on Tuesday. That looming 11-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Toronto yet this season.
LeighAnne Anderson made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (she also only allowed one walk). Anderson was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Michelle Anderson, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Callie Anderson was another key contributor, going 2-for-5 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
Meanwhile, sadly, Brooke is still looking for their first win of the season after 14 contests. They fell 14-9 to Buckhannon-Upshur in their second game on Saturday.
Marionna Dipaolo led a balanced group of hitters, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Maggie Diserio, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Brooke was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Toronto now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Brooke, their loss dropped their record down to 0-14.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Monday. Toronto hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.6 home runs per game. However, it's not like Brooke struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.4. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Toronto skirted past Brooke 15-13 when the teams last played back in March. Does Toronto have another victory up their sleeve, or will Brooke turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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