Brush was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 14-1 to the Lutheran West Longhorns. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Brush has scored all season.
For Lutheran West's part, Leslie Sullivan was a major factor no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Sullivan has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Sullivan was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Lutheran West let Kailyn Caster and Alexa Putka loose on the outfield. Caster went 1-for-2 with three RBI and a double, while Putka scored two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Brush's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Lutheran West, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-8 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Brush is on the road again on Monday to play Mayfield at 5:00 p.m. Brush is facing Mayfield at the right time seeing as Mayfield is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Lutheran West, they will head out on the road to square off against West Geauga at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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