It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Starmount had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the South Stokes Sauras with a sharp 10-1 win. Considering Starmount has won nine matches by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Rachael Bates was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. Bates has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Bates was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Mackinzie Cox was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Payton Howell, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Starmount's victory bumped their record up to 13-11. As for South Stokes, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 9-17.
Starmount will challenge East Wilkes on Friday. East Wilkes will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Starmount surely won't give up without a fight. South Stokes does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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