Brighton Varsity Bruins watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 3-1 loss to Rush Henrietta on Friday. Rush Henrietta scored on a triple by Van Auker and a single by Sobaszek in the first inning.
The pitching was strong on both sides. Rush Henrietta pitchers struck out eight, while Brighton Varsity Bruins sat down four.
Rush Henrietta got things started in the first inning. Van Auker tripled on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs.
Grimes got the win for Rush Henrietta. The ace went seven innings, allowing one run on six hits, striking out eight and walking one.
Nolan Bonnell took the loss for Brighton Varsity Bruins. Bonnell allowed six hits and three runs over six innings, striking out four and walking one.
Grady Hopkin, Andrew Cranston, Wes Sturrup, Will Pecor, Carter Sloan, and Cole Fikes each collected one hit to lead Brighton Varsity Bruins. Brighton Varsity Bruins was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Jack Salerno had the most chances in the field with five.
Angora led Rush Henrietta with two hits in three at bats. Rush Henrietta stole six bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Brock led the way with two.