The Brookeland Wildcats will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Groveton Indians at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Brookeland took a nine-run defeat the last time they faced off against Hemphill, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Brookeland narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Hemphill 9-8. The Wildcats' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Paige Powell
| 03/04/25 @ Hemphill | 11 |
| 02/28/25 vs Hudson | 0 |
| 02/28/25 vs Alto | 7 |
| 02/27/25 vs Cayuga | 2 |
| 02/27/25 vs Woden | 4 |
| + 5 more games |
Paige Powell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Elisabeth Lundquist was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while going 4-for-5. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Cierra Justice was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Brookeland always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .526. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Groveton never got on the board in their matchup on Saturday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Rogers last Saturday. They put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 10-4 win. Considering the Indians have won nine contests by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Brookeland now has a winning record of 3-2-2. As for Groveton, their victory bumped their record up to 11-4-1.
Brookeland suffered a grim 19-0 defeat to Groveton in their previous matchup back in March of 2022. Will Brookeland have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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