It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Foard had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-1 margin over the Northwest Cabarrus Trojans. The result was nothing new for Foard, who have now won 11 matches by eight runs or more so far this season.
Karsyn Sigmon made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Sigmon has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Sigmon was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Riley Vogel and Mattie Leonhardt did most of the damage at the plate: Vogel scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Leonhardt scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Livi Queen, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
The victory made it two in a row for Foard and bumps their season record up to 13-4. As for Northwest Cabarrus, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 13-8.
Foard will face off against Parkwood on Friday. Parkwood is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season. Northwest Cabarrus does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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