Brighton took a eight-run loss the last time they faced off against Canton, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bulldogs sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over the Cobras on Wednesday. Surprisingly, this marked the Bulldogs' fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Eryn McClendon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Libby Carah, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. Kendall Peckens was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Brighton hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in three consecutive games.
Bulldogs
| 05/14/25 @ Canton | 5-4 |
| 05/12/25 vs Detroit Country Day | 7-4 |
| 05/09/25 @ Mercy | 3-13 |
| 05/07/25 vs Hartland | 3-13 |
| 04/30/25 vs Salem | 1-11 |
Brighton's victory ended a ten-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-13. As for Canton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
Brighton will square off against Northwest at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Mounties' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Bulldogs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Canton, they will challenge Novi at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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