Brooklyn scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They blew past the Rhodes Rams 13-5. For Brooklyn, this counts as revenge for the 11-1 loss Rhodes walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April.
Tyler Morgan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Morgan was also solid in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Aiden Starr was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Jaydan DeLuca, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
On Rhodes' side, Luis Vasquez made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Hunter Black, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Rhodes hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Brooklyn struck out eight times.
Brooklyn's victory bumped their record up to 5-11. As for Rhodes, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 9-9.
Brooklyn will look to defend their home field on Monday against Oberlin at 5:00 p.m. As for Rhodes, they will head out on the road to square off against Olmsted Falls at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last four games Olmsted Falls has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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