Bruton had lost seven straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 3-15 to make it eight. They came up short against the York Falcons, falling 11-4. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Falcons this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 18-1 back in March.
Summer Hannam was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Hannam was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Hannam wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Madyson Califano, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
As for York, they now have a winning record of 9-8. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by seven runs or more this season.
Like Bruton, York also got a great game from a two-way player: Bri Petrolia. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off 11 hits (and not a single walk). Those seven strikeouts gave Petrolia a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Leah Hunter was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Miah Mosquera-Armstead was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Bruton will take on rival Jamestown at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, York is set to face off against their familiar foe Tabb at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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