It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Ayden - Grifton had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Holmes Aces by a score of 10-7. The high-scoring effort was just what Ayden - Grifton needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Cheyenne Forbes was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashlynn Overby, who scored two runs.
On Holmes' side, Chloe Chappell put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over eight innings while giving up five earned (and five unearned) runs off 11 hits. Chappell was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Marley Harrell was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Ainsley Parrish, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a stolen base.
Ayden - Grifton's win bumped their record up to 11-9. As for Holmes, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 15-10.
Ayden - Grifton will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Camden County. Camden County will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Ayden - Grifton surely won't give up without a fight. Holmes does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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