Brookfield had lost five straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 4-15 to make it six. They lost 10-0 to the LaBrae Vikings. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Warriors were not able to get on the board.
Brookfield saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Blake Hammond, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
As for LaBrae, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 14-4. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won six matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
On LaBrae's side, Austin Rowe made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts Rowe has posted since back in April. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Gavin Gee looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Colton Hall was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Landon Brunstetter, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brookfield will take on Maplewood at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for LaBrae, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Champion at 5:00 p.m.
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