West Brunswick barely beat Clinton the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The West Brunswick Trojans put the hurt on the Clinton Dark Horses with a sharp 17-2 victory on Friday. That looming 17-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Trojans yet this season.
Olivia Brown made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Brooklyn Somers and Kady Long did most of the damage at the plate: Somers went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs, while Long went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, three RBI, and one triple. That home run marked the first that Somers launched this season. Aubrey Brown was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Trojans
| 03/07/25 vs Clinton | 69.2% |
| 03/04/25 vs Whiteville | 40% |
| 02/27/25 @ Lumberton | 43.2% |
| 02/25/25 @ Fairmont | 43.6% |
| 05/02/24 vs South Brunswick | 7.1% |
| + 15 more games |
West Brunswick always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .692. The last time their OBP was this high was back in March of 2024.
The win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games. As for Clinton, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Looking ahead, West Brunswick will challenge Laney at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The game will give Laney their first taste of in-conferenceaction this season. As for Clinton, they will square off against Richlands at 6:00 p.m. on March 14th.
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