It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Malad had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 26-2 margin over the Salmon Savages. The result was nothing new for Malad, who have now won 22 games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Liddia Gonzalez made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Gonzalez has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Gonzalez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Malad got a massive performance out of Adley Kimberling, who fired off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Bostyn Combs, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI.
The win for Malad keeps them at an undefeated 25-0-1. As for Salmon, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-12.
Malad will challenge Declo at 11:15 a.m. on Friday. Malad is looking to tack on another W to their 13-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Salmon, they will take on New Plymouth at 9:00 a.m. on Friday. New Plymouth is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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