Brighton came into Monday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 7-4 win over the Detroit Country Day Yellowjackets on Monday. That's more bragging rights for the Bulldogs, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Eryn McClendon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 16 Ks. Those 16 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
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On the hitting side, Ava Heaney was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those two runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Anna Minnick, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Brighton's victory bumped their record up to 3-13. As for Detroit Country Day, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 14 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Brighton will head out to square off against Canton at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Detroit Country Day, they will square off against Plymouth Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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