Bentworth had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They had just enough and edged the Laurel Spartans out 2-1. Bentworth is really starting to get used to good results now that the team's won 15 straight.
Sydney Gonglik made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. Gonglik has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Gonglik was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Gonglik wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Sofia Gaussa, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Bentworth's win bumped their record up to 17-2. As for Laurel, their loss dropped their record down to 9-3.
Bentworth will head out on the road to face off against Neshannock at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. Neshannock is on a 13-game streak of home wins, Bentworth a six-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. Laurel does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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