It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Leander had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victor by an 18-7 margin over the Medina Valley Panthers. Leander might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 15 matches by six runs or more this season.
Madalyn Strader was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Rachel Grundei, who went 2-for-3 with two triples, three runs, and three RBI.
On Medina Valley's side, Arielle Chichester was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
The win (which was Leander's eighth in a row) raised their record to 32-5. As for Medina Valley, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 26-13.
Leander will square off against Hays on Saturday. Hays will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Leander surely won't give up without a fight. Medina Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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