Shadle Park had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They never let the West Valley Eagles onto the board and left with a 6-0 victory on Thursday. The result was nothing new for Shadle Park, who have now won 14 games by six runs or more so far this season.
Crimson Rice was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. Rice has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Rice was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Courtney Brown, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Bethany Rinas was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Shadle Park's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-6. As for West Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-13 record this season.
Shadle Park will head out on the road to square off against Clarkston at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Clarkston will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Shadle Park surely won't give up without a fight. West Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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