Softball Recap: Timber Creek Regional Chargers vs. Highland Regional Tartans
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Timber Creek Regional ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They skirted past the Highland Regional Tartans 5-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Timber Creek Regional also won the last time the pair played back in April.
Devin Brandley spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 17 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Timber Creek Regional's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jayla Roman, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1. Madison Santillo was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Timber Creek Regional's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-10. As for Highland Regional, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Timber Creek Regional will square off against Northern Burlington at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Highland Regional does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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