Softball Recap: Austin Black Bears vs. Bob Jones Patriots
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Austin had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They came out on top against the Bob Jones Patriots by a score of 8-3. The win was nothing new for Austin as they're now sitting on four straight.
Abby Lindsey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Arden Breedlove was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Claire Wright, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Austin's victory bumped their record up to 36-15-1. As for Bob Jones, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 25-12-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Austin beat Bob Jones by a score of 11-9 later that day.
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