Brevard came out on top against Smoky Mountain on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run fourth inning. The Blue Devils walked away with a 10-6 win over the Mustangs. The Blue Devils haven't had any issues with the Mustangs recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Emily Hoxit
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Emily Hoxit was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Naila Saltzman, who went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Camree Owen, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Brevard kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.2 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 games they've averaged 11.4.
Brevard's record is now 3-8. As for Smoky Mountain, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-10.
Coincidentally, Brevard and Smoky Mountain will both be playing West Henderson the next time they take the field. The Mustangs will head out to face the Falcons at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Blue Devils will host them at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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