
Rovers
04/30/25 @ Kane | 15 |
04/09/25 @ Elk County Catholic | 15 |
03/27/25 vs Kane | 15 |
04/22/25 @ Johnsonburg | 14 |
05/06/25 @ Bradford | 13 |
Brockway hadn't done well against Elk County Catholic recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Rovers' pitcher stepped up to hand the Crusaders a 10-0 shutout. Considering the Rovers have won 11 matches by more than nine runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Navayda Smith tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over five innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Brockway let Elysabeth Myers and Payton Craft run wild. Myers went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and three RBI, while Craft got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Isabella Patton was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Brockway always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .655. The last time their OBP was this high was back in March.
The victory was the fourth in a row for Brockway, bringing their record up to 14-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Elk County Catholic, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brockway will face off against DuBois Central Catholic at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Elk County Catholic, they will host Smethport at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
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