With a playoff game on the line, South Western rose to the challenge on Thursday. They came out on top against the Solanco Golden Mules by a score of 8-4. South Western's win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Jayda Koontz made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off 11 hits (and not a single walk). Koontz was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Kinsley Proepper was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Kelsey Smith, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
South Western's victory bumped their record up to 24-0. As for Solanco, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Western will take on Bayard Rustin at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. South Western will be looking to keep their 13-game home win streak alive. Solanco will take on Thomas Jefferson at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The last four games Thomas Jefferson has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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