Brookfield Central scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They blew past the Wauwatosa East Red Raiders 19-2. Brookfield Central might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won five matchups by six runs or more this season.
Ellie Brand made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. Brand has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Brand was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Maggie Feng was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Daina Bieck, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Wauwatosa East's side, Ella Welecbach made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI. Cassie Krause was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
The victory made it two in a row for Brookfield Central and bumps their season record up to 10-5. As for Wauwatosa East, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11-1 record this season.
Brookfield Central will challenge Waukesha North at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Wauwatosa East, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Menomonee Falls at 7:00 p.m.
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