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| 05/29/25 - Neutral | 9-5 W |
| 04/17/25 - Away | 16-0 W |
| 04/30/24 - Home | 17-0 W |
| 04/13/23 - Away | 16-1 W |
| 04/14/22 - Home | 16-0 W |
| + 4 more games |
With a playoff win on the line, Brownstown Central rose to the challenge on Thursday. They came out on top against the Austin Eagles by a score of 9-5. The Braves haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.
Shyla Steele spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brooke Meahl, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Shaylie Steele, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Brownstown Central's victory bumped their record up to 17-13. As for Austin, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-16 record this season.
Brownstown Central will challenge Salem at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lions will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Braves surely won't give up without a fight. Austin does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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