Bobcats
| 05/15/25 @ Notre Dame Prep | 11-1 |
| 05/14/25 vs New Fairfield | 6-3 |
| 05/12/25 @ Kolbe-Cathedral | 16-0 |
| 05/10/25 @ Newtown | 9-1 |
| 05/08/25 @ Bethel | 4-2 |
| + 7 more games |
Brookfield had already won 11 in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.2 runs) and they went ahead and made it 12 on Thursday. They blew past the Notre Dame Prep Lancers 11-1. That's more bragging rights for the Bobcats, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Matt McDowell made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, PJ Colla and AJ Baum did most of the damage at the plate: Colla went a perfect 2-for-2 with five RBI, one run, and one double, while Baum went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those two doubles gave Baum a new career-high. Matt Ackerly was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Brookfield always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .618. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Brookfield pushed their record up to 17-1 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Notre Dame Prep, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-19 record this season.
Brookfield will welcome New Milford at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Notre Dame Prep, they will venture away from home to take on Darien at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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