Brashear had to start their season on the road on Monday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost 18-0 to the Taylor Allderdice Dragons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Brashear of the 15-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Taylor Allderdice's part, Braelyn Altman made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Altman has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Altman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Samantha Caruso and Natalia Conner did most of the damage at the plate: Caruso scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances, while Conner went 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Sierra Cruz was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
The win for Taylor Allderdice keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Brashear will head out on the road to face off against Carrick at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Taylor Allderdice, they will be playing at home against Oakland Catholic at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Taylor Allderdice will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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