Brindlee Mountain hasn't had much luck against Elkmont recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Brindlee Mountain Lions will square off against the Elkmont Red Devils at 4:30 p.m. Brindlee Mountain has given up an average of 11.6 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Monday just wasn't the day for Brindlee Mountain's offense. They came up short against Douglas on Monday, falling 23-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Lions were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Elkmont). They were the clear victor by a 14-3 margin over Clements on Monday. The game was the first time the Red Devils have beaten the Colts on their field since March 10, 2022.
MJ Woodfin made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Julia Bradford and McKenzie Doner did most of the damage at the plate: Bradford scored three runs and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-3, while Doner scored two runs and stole Three bases. while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Avery Broadway also deserves some recognition as she scored her first runs of the season.
Brindlee Mountain's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Elkmont, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-4.
Brindlee Mountain suffered a grim 11-0 defeat to Elkmont when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can Brindlee Mountain avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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