Softball Recap: Stringer Red Devils vs. Sacred Heart Crusaders
Stringer extended their postseason success on Friday against Sacred Heart. They blew past the Sacred Heart Crusaders 12-2. Considering Stringer has won 19 matches by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Madilyn Graham made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit (and only one walk). Graham has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 20 consecutive pitching appearances. Graham was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaycee Holifield, who scored three runs while going 1-for-4. Rylei Pickerell was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Stringer is on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 17 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 22-6-1 record this season. As for Sacred Heart, their loss dropped their record down to 9-14.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Stringer beat Sacred Heart by a score of 15-1.
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