The matchup between Eastbrook and Alexandria-Monroe on Wednesday hardly resembled the 4-0 effort from their previous meeting. The Eastbrook Panthers lost 18-1 to the Alexandria-Monroe Tigers. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, Eastbrook couldn't push the score so high this time.
Allie Pumroy made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run.
On Alexandria-Monroe's side, Brynlee Humphries was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). Humphries has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 17 consecutive pitching appearances. Humphries was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
In other batting news, Stella Griffin was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Kinley Webb was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 4-for-4.
Eastbrook's loss dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Alexandria-Monroe, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 15-3.
Eastbrook will be playing at home against Taylor at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Eastbrook is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Alexandria-Monroe, they will head out on the road to face off against Tipton at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Alexandria-Monroe is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
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