It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Papillion-LaVista had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They blew past the Kearney Bearcats 9-2. Considering the Monarchs have won 13 contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Carly Bertolini spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Allison Dibelka and Bella Meyer-Koenig did most of the damage at the plate: Dibelka went 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run, while Meyer-Koenig went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. What's more, Dibelka also posted a .750 OBP, which is the highestshe's posted since back in September. Elli Ridgely was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Papillion-LaVista was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .452. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kearney only posted a batting average of .286.
Papillion-LaVista pushed their record up to 25-9 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Kearney, their defeat dropped their record down to 23-17.
As of now, neither Papillion-LaVista nor Kearney have any future games scheduled.
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