It was a proper cat-fight when Brookfield faced off against Bethel on Saturday. The Bobcats blew past the Wildcats 9-1. The victory continues a trend for the Bobcats in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won eight in a row.
Lila Conrad
| 05/17/25 @ Bethel | 4 |
| 04/25/25 vs Stratford | 3 |
| 05/12/25 @ Kolbe-Cathedral | 2 |
| 04/30/25 @ Weston | 2 |
| 04/28/25 @ Bunnell | 2 |
Lila Conrad made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Chloe Fitzgerald, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Mary Auricchio was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run.
Brookfield kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 13 hits in three consecutive games.
Brookfield's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-3. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs over those games. As for Bethel, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brookfield will host New Fairfield at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. The Bobcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rebels have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Bethel, they will welcome Pomperaug at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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