Broughton's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Cary Imps a 15-0 shutout. The win was some much needed relief for the Capitals as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Ruby Kalkbrenner made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Furthermore, she didn't allow a single hit, the first time she has blanked an opponent since back in February of 2024. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing Three bases. while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
Lucy Bertram
| 03/07/25 @ Cary | 6 |
| 04/10/24 @ Millbrook | 5 |
| 02/28/24 @ Green Hope | 5 |
| 02/24/25 vs Millbrook | 2 |
| 04/05/24 vs Leesville Road | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lucy Bertram, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with six RBI, four runs, and one triple. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Daphne Hall, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Broughton was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cary only posted a batting average of .000.
Broughton's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Cary, they are on a 21-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Broughton will host Rolesville at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cary, they will be playing at home against Panther Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. This will be Cary's first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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