Brighton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Salem Rocks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Brighton of the 10-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Wednesday.
Melanie Buzo and Anna Minnick did some serious damage despite the final result: Buzo scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Minnick scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Montana Tulley was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Brighton's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Salem, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Brighton will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Detroit Country Day at 6:00 p.m. As for Salem, they will face off against Pinckney at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Pinckney's pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so Salem's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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