It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Providence had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Eastern Musketeers an 8-0 shutout. Providence might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won eight contests by six runs or more this season.
The result came thanks to Sydney Laslie's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Providence saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Grace Denis, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Eastern's side, Bracie Jackson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks.
The victory (which was Providence's fourth in a row) raised their record to 10-10. As for Eastern, their loss dropped their record down to 7-15.
Providence will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Brownstown Central at 6:00 p.m. Brownstown Central will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Providence surely won't give up without a fight. Eastern does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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