It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but University Prep had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They were the clear victor by an 8-1 margin over the West Valley Eagles. University Prep might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 11 matchups by six runs or more this season.
Gracie Hornbuckle spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on eight hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Leigha Wood, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Madisyn Rubalcava, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double.
University Prep's win was their 11th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 25-3-1. As for West Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-11.
As of now, neither University Prep nor West Valley have any future games scheduled.
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