El Modena had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Notre Dame (SO) Knights 6-4. That's two games straight that the Vanguards have won by exactly two runs.
Ashley Driskill looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. What's more, she posted three strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kylie Tafua, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs. Kaitlyn Galasso was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
El Modena has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-8 record this season. As for Notre Dame (SO), their defeat ended a ten-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 25-6.
Coming up, El Modena will face off against Temescal Canyon on Saturday. The Titans will roll in looking for their 15th straight victory, something the Vanguards surely won't give up without a fight. Notre Dame (SO) does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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