Brookfield is on a seven-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Joel Barlow is on a 14-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Bobcats will welcome the Falcons at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Brookfield 3.3, Joel Barlow 1.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Brookfield is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to ten runs on Saturday, they were much more limited against Masuk on Monday. They came up short against the Panthers, falling 7-1. The contest marked the Bobcats' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Brookfield saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Matt Ackerly, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run.
Meanwhile, Joel Barlow made easy work of Immaculate on Monday and carried off a 10-2 win. Considering the Falcons have won five matchups by more than seven runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Kenny Esposito looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, TJ Baer was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four stolen bases and two runs. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Connor Thomas was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Joel Barlow's victory bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Brookfield, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 5-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Brookfield has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Joel Barlow struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 2.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Brookfield might still be hurting after the 9-1 defeat they got from Joel Barlow in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Bobcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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