Petal had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They walked away with an 11-7 win over the Gulfport Admirals on Friday. The victory was some much needed relief for Petal as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Jaley Weathersby spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on ten hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Morgan Taylor was a standout: she went 4-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Gracie Drinkwine was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Petal's win bumped their record up to 18-9. As for Gulfport, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-8-1.
As of now, neither Petal nor Gulfport have any future games scheduled.
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