Brookville started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Staunton River. They fell just short of the Staunton River Golden Eagles by a score of 4-3 on Wednesday.
Bryce Tolbert was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk).
On the hitting side, Mason Coleman was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Grayson Surratt was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
Brookville's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Staunton River, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-0.
Coming up, Brookville will face off against Staunton River at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Staunton River, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Heritage at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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