Lorain typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Brookside proved too difficult a challenge. They were the clear victors by a 19-1 margin over the Titans. The win was familiar territory for the Cardinals, who have now won three matchups in a row.
Markie-Ann Aliff was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles.
Trinity Arend
| 05/13/25 @ Lorain | 4 |
| 05/10/25 @ Firelands | 3 |
| 04/29/25 @ Clearview | 3 |
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| 05/09/25 vs Columbia | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Trinity Arend, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Audrey Albaugh also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Brookside kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. They are 7-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Brookside's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-15. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.8 runs over those games. As for Lorain, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-6.
Brookside didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 10-5 victory against Woodridge on the 15th. As for Lorain, they have also already played their next game, an 18-14 defeat against Valley Forge on the 15th.
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