Deerfield dropped their record down to 21-5 on Friday, which also ended the team's eight-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Brodhead Cardinals by a score of 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Demons have suffered since April 20, 2024.
As for Brodhead, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.9 runs on average over those games.
For Brodhead's part, Ava Risum spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up 15 Ks. Risum has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 18 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Brodhead saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mady Henning, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Tatum Ceslok also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Deerfield will head out to square off against Johnson Creek at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Brodhead, they will venture away from home to challenge Evansville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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