North Harrison dropped their record down to 11-6 on Thursday, which also ended the team's six-game streak of wins at home. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Brownstown Central Braves. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Cougars couldn't push the score so high this time.
North Harrison saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kendall Christie, who went 1-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
As for Brownstown Central, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-12 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games.
On Brownstown Central's side, Shyla Steele spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits. Steele has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Brooke Meahl was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Shaylie Steele also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Looking ahead, North Harrison will take on Eastern at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Brownstown Central, they will face off against Milan at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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