Brookside had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Clearview Clippers a 20-0 shutout on Monday. That 20 run margin sets a new team best for the Cardinals this season.
Markie-Ann Aliff
| 04/14/25 vs Clearview | 11 |
| 04/08/25 vs Firelands | 8 |
| 04/07/25 vs Black River | 6 |
| 04/03/25 @ Independence | 7 |
| 04/01/25 vs Open Door Christian | 9 |
| + 12 more games |
Markie-Ann Aliff made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in May of 2024. She was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Khloe Racz and Cailynnn Weppelmen did most of the damage at the plate: Racz scored three runs and stole five bases while going 3-for-4, while Weppelmen scored three runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-3. That's the most hits Racz has posted since back in May of 2024. Trinity Arend was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Brookside kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clearview didn't got any hits.
Brookside's win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-6. As for Clearview, they dropped their record down to 1-7 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Brookside is set to take on their familiar foe Columbia at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Clearview will challenge rival Black River at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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