Heritage had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the West Laurens Raiders by a score of 5-1 on Thursday. That's more bragging rights for the Generals, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Addie Edwards spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Heritage let Ella Blansit and Jenna Ryans loose on the outfield. Blansit went 1-for-3 with a home run, while Ryans went 1-for-4 with a home run. The team also got some help courtesy of Landry White, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Heritage hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most three strikeouts in five consecutive matchups.
Heritage's win bumped their record up to 32-2. As for West Laurens, with the defeat, they broke their seven-game winning streak and moved their record to 24-9.
Heritage didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 9-0 victory against Monroe Area on the 1st. West Laurens does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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