The Brookfield East Spartans are taking a road trip to take on the Wauwatosa West Trojans at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Brookfield East has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Brookfield East took a 12-run loss the last time they faced off against Menomonee Falls, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Spartans skirted past the Phoenix 2-1.
Layla Diehl
| 04/08/25 @ Menomonee Falls | 5 |
| 04/03/25 vs Germantown | 8 |
| 04/01/25 vs Waukesha West | 8 |
Layla Diehl spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Amy Ehlinger, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. Paeton Ulrich was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Wauwatosa West's offense. They came up short against Dominican on Friday, falling 18-0. The Trojans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Wauwatosa West now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Brookfield East, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Everything went Brookfield East's way against Wauwatosa West when the teams last played back in May of 2024, as Brookfield East made off with an 11-1 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Spartans since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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