Softball Recap: Martin County Knights vs. Bartlett Yancey Buccaneers
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Martin County had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Bartlett Yancey Buccaneers and snuck past 2-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Martin County.
Peyton Lane made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Lane has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Lane was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Lane wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Riley Cowan, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Martin County pushed their record up to 23-2 with that victory, which was their 13th straight at home. As for Bartlett Yancey, their loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-9.
Martin County will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Washington at 6:00 p.m. Washington will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Martin County surely won't give up without a fight. Bartlett Yancey does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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