It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Wetumpka had no problem doing just that on Friday. They came out on top against the Benjamin Russell Wildcats by a score of 5-1. Winning may never get old, but Wetumpka sure is getting used to it with their 15th in a row.
Mya Holt made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Holt has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Holt was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Holt wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ella Watson, who went 1-for-4 with a home run.
Wetumpka pushed their record up to 43-4 with that win, which was their 28th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Benjamin Russell, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-16-1 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Wetumpka beat Benjamin Russell by a score of 12-2 later that day.
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