Softball Recap: Woodhaven Warriors vs. Monroe Trojans
With a playoff game on the line, Woodhaven rose to the challenge on Saturday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Monroe Trojans an 11-0 shutout. Woodhaven might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 24 matches by six runs or more this season.
Grace Usher made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched. Usher has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Usher was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Woodhaven got a massive performance out of Brooke Taylor, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Mia Taylor was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
The win was the tenth in a row for Woodhaven, bringing their record for this year to 34-6. As for Monroe, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-13 record this season.
Woodhaven is on the road again on Saturday to play Grosse Pointe North at 10:00 a.m. Monroe does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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