It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Gulf Breeze had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They never let the Matanzas Pirates onto the board and left with a 2-0 win.
Matanzas' batters probably weren't too happy with Leila Ammon, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 13 Ks (she gave up a single walk). Ammon has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kenna King, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Gulf Breeze has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-9 record this season. As for Matanzas, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 19-5.
Gulf Breeze will head out on the road to challenge Fort Walton Beach at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Fort Walton Beach will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Gulf Breeze surely won't give up without a fight. Matanzas does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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