Bruton had lost four straight at home, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 2-10 to make it five. They came up short against the Poquoson Islanders, falling 21-4. If the Panthers were looking for revenge after losing 17-0 to the Islanders when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Bruton saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Madyson Califano, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double marked the first that Califano has hit this season.
As for Poquoson, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 9-0. Considering they have won four matches by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On Poquoson's side, Natalie Klochak spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks. Those nine strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Klochak.
On the hitting side, Poquoson got a massive performance out of Alyssa Laney, who fired off two home runs, four runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-5. That's the most runs Laney has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Sierra Morse, who went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Bruton is set to face off against their familiar foe Lafayette at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Poquoson will challenge rival New Kent at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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