It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Columbiana had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 7-1 margin over the Rootstown Rovers. Columbiana might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 17 contests by six runs or more this season.
Mackenzi Gamble spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Caitlynn Pleska was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Columbiana pushed their record up to 25-4 with that win, which was their 13th straight at home. As for Rootstown, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-6.
Columbiana will face off against South Range at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Columbiana: 2.8, South Range: 3) so any runs scored will be well earned. Rootstown does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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