It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Lake Braddock had no problem doing just that on Friday. They never let the West Springfield Spartans onto the board and left with a 16-0 win. The result was nothing new for Lake Braddock, who have now won ten matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Mackenzie Verdejo was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Verdejo has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 12 consecutive pitching appearances. Verdejo was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, Radha Samuel was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Lauren Allen was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Lake Braddock has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 14 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-4 record this season. As for West Springfield, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-12 record this season.
Lake Braddock will face off against Edison on Monday. Edison will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Lake Braddock surely won't give up without a fight. West Springfield does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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