Brookside had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-4 to make it five. They came up short against the Magnificat Blue Streaks, falling 16-2. The Cardinals were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Blue Streaks apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2021.
Brookside saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Markie-Ann Aliff, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Magnificat, their record is now 3-1. That 14-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
On Magnificat's side, Marylynn Kennedy was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Those eight strikeouts gave Kennedy a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Cami Riordan was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Addison Bednar was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs and four RBI.
Looking ahead, Brookside will face off against Firelands at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Magnificat, they will challenge Proctor at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday.
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