Brantley had lost three straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 13-13-2 to make it four. They fell just short of the Zion Chapel Rebels by a score of 5-4. If the Bulldogs were looking for revenge after losing 15-5 to the Rebels when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Zion Chapel, their win bumped their record up to 4-12. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since May 12, 2025.
For Zion Chapel's part, Sydney Boothe spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 11 Ks. Boothe has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kaylee Hodge, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Karli Kidd also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
While Brantley had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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