Softball Recap: Deposit-Hancock vs. Richfield Springs Central Indians
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Deposit-Hancock had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They never let the Richfield Springs Central Indians onto the board and left with a 7-0 win. Considering Deposit-Hancock has won 13 matches by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Addison Makowski made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. Makowski has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Makowski was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sarah Gross, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Olivia Johnston was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Deposit-Hancock pushed their record up to 19-2 with that victory, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Richfield Springs Central, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-2.
Deposit-Hancock will challenge Chapel Field Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Deposit-Hancock is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season. Richfield Springs Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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