Bruton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They suffered a rough 14-4 loss at the hands of the Warhill Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bruton of the 11-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Bruton saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Paul Mutter, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Bruton hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Warhill's side, Judah Mihalcoe and Logan Timberg did most of the damage at the plate: Mihalcoe went 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a double, while Timberg scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Nicky Ruta, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI.
Bruton's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Warhill, their win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bruton will take on Smithfield at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Smithfield has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Warhill, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Lafayette at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Lafayette's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Warhill's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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