Brookline took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Natick, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Warriors sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 victory over the Redhawks on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Warriors have posted against the Redhawks since May 26, 2021.
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Niko Rabiner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up six Ks. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Brookline is 4-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 4-6 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Brookline saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Elias Brendel, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI. Jonathan Mazara also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Brookline now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Natick, with the defeat, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 7-5.
Looking ahead, Brookline will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Braintree at 4:00 p.m. As for Natick, they will face off against Framingham at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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