Brighton Varsity Bruins defeated Westlake Varsity Wildcats 7-4 on Tuesday.
Brighton Varsity Bruins got on the board in the second inning when Brighton Varsity Bruins scored on a stolen base during Nickolas Martinez’s at bat. Then Martinez singled , driving in one.
Brighton Varsity Bruins put up three runs in the sixth inning. Brighton Varsity Bruins big bats were led by Wes Sturrup, Carter Sloan, and Grady Hopkin, all driving in runs in the frame.
Hopkin was the winning pitcher for Brighton Varsity Bruins. The righthander allowed three hits and two runs over three and a third innings, striking out four. Jordan Howe threw one-third of an inning in relief out of the bullpen. Howe recorded the last out to earn the save for Brighton Varsity Bruins.
Robbie Ciliberti took the loss for Westlake Varsity Wildcats. The righty surrendered seven runs on seven hits over four and two-thirds innings, striking out six.
Sturrup started the game for Brighton Varsity Bruins. The righty went three and a third innings, allowing two runs on two hits and striking out three
Sturrup went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Brighton Varsity Bruins in hits. Brighton Varsity Bruins was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. John Ahrens made the most plays with nine. Charlie McGowan led Brighton Varsity Bruins with four stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with eight stolen bases.
Westlake Varsity Wildcats tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. Ciliberti led the way with two.