Brunswick was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. Their tough 13-1 loss to the Francis Scott Key Eagles might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Brunswick of the 16-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Francis Scott Key's part, Jasmine Kline made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Kline has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Kline was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Emma Taff was incredible, going 4-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Emma Tawney, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Brunswick's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Francis Scott Key, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 9-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brunswick will stay at home for another game and welcome Boonsboro at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Boonsboro knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past 11 games -- so hopefully Brunswick likes a good challenge. As for Francis Scott Key, they will be playing at home against Winters Mill at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Winters Mill is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Francis Scott Key will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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