With a playoff game on the line, Thorsby rose to the challenge on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 12-6 margin over the Isabella Mustangs. Thorsby might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 17 contests by six runs or more this season.
Makinley Turner made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Turner has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 23 consecutive pitching appearances. Turner was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Summer Powell, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Brooklyn Reeser was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
On Isabella's side, Blair Underwood spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and nine unearned) runs on nine hits.
On the hitting side, Anna Johnson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Aliyah Patterson, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Thorsby has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 20-8-2 record this season. As for Isabella, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 12-13.
As of now, neither Thorsby nor Isabella have any future games scheduled.
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