Orange 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 South Johnston Trojans onto the board and left with a 7-0 win on Friday. Orange might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won nine games by six runs or more this season.
The result came thanks to Caden Robinson's shutout, as she gave up just four hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Allie Carden was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On South Johnston's side, Ava Strickland spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on four hits. Strickland has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
The victory made it two in a row for Orange and bumps their season record up to 16-6. As for South Johnston, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 20-2.
Orange will challenge South Brunswick on Tuesday. South Brunswick will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Orange surely won't give up without a fight. South Johnston does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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