Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Preston). Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Rejoice Christian Eagles a 17-0 shutout on Monday. Considering the Pirates have won 15 matches by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
ASHLEIGH HURT was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. HURT was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other pitching news, ISABELLA TURNER looked comfortable as she tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in August.
Back at the plate, KYNLEE MARTIN was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since two weeks ago. The team also got some help courtesy of ALYNN LEBLANC, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Preston is on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 14 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 22-3 record this season. As for Rejoice Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Preston will square off against Stroud at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Preston is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road. As for Rejoice Christian, they will take on Beggs at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Beggs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Rejoice Christian's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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