Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory put the finishing touches on their sixth blowout victory of the season on Thursday. They blew past the Lawrence Central Bears 13-2. The win was familiar territory for Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory who now have four in a row.
Emma Hamblin was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Hamblin was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last four times she's played.
In other batting news, Alyssa Donaldson was incredible, scoring a run while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Ava Esteb, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
On Lawrence Central's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jessica Heavener, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory's victory bumped their record up to 7-4. As for Lawrence Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory will take on Roncalli at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Roncalli is coming into the match with three straight wins at home, so Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Lawrence Central, they will head out on the road to square off against Perry Meridian at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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