The Brookville Raiders will head out on the road to challenge the Redbank Valley Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Brookville will bounce into Monday's game after beating Elk County Catholic, who they had gone 0-3 against in their three prior meetings. The Raiders came out on top against the Crusaders on Friday by a score of 16-4 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). That 12 run margin sets a new team best for the Raiders this season.
Megan McKinney was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, two RBI, and one double. Lily Plyler was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Brookville hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, Redbank Valley was able to grind out a solid win over Brockway on Friday, taking the game 6-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bulldogs.
Mackenzie Foringer made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bella Orr, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024.
Brookville's record now sits at 4-5. As for Redbank Valley, their record is now 6-3.
Brookville might still be hurting after the 25-4 loss they got from Redbank Valley in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Raiders avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
