Brentwood couldn't quite beat Sachem East on Monday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the 14-run loss they were dealt last Tuesday. The Brentwood Indians fell just short of Sachem East by a score of 4-2. Brentwood has struggled against Sachem East recently, as their game on Monday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
For Sachem East's part, Olivia Derose spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up 12 Ks. Derose has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Xiomara Llerena and Cameron Buckstein did most of the damage at the plate: Llerena scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Buckstein scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Brentwood's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Sachem East, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season.
Brentwood does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Sachem East, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Longwood at 5:00 p.m. The timing is sure in Sachem East's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Longwood has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.
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