Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory had lost four straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 6-8 to make it five. They lost 12-1 to the Southport Cardinals. The Braves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cardinals apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sophie Braun, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run.
As for Southport, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-8 record. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for their hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
On Southport's side, Ady Stansbury made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 12 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). With that strong performance, Stansbury is now averaging an impressive 5.2 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rachel Pfieffer, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Hayven Wyant also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory will challenge Bethesda Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Patriots will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Braves surely won't give up without a fight. As for Southport, they will square off against Columbus North at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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