It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Western Harnett had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They never let the Vance County Vipers onto the board and left with a 20-0 win. Considering Western Harnett has won 14 contests by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Morgan McAuley was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. McAuley has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. McAuley was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Western Harnett let Micah Wolvington and Olivia Moomaw loose on the outfield. Wolvington scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Moomaw scored two runs while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Wear, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Western Harnett has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-7 record this season. As for Vance County, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-5.
Western Harnett will have a chance to go back-to-back against Vance County: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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