It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Collinsville had no problem doing just that on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Windthorst Trojans an 18-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for Collinsville, who have now won 17 matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Shelby Derzapf and Reece Elvington made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Derzapf pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Elvington tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Derzapf went 1-for-4 with a triple and two RBI, while Elvington scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Devyn Elvington was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and three runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Tessa Vannoy, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, three stolen bases, and three RBI.
The win (which was Collinsville's seventh in a row) raised their record to 22-9-1. As for Windthorst, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-17-1.
Collinsville will be playing at home against Tolar at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Collinsville is on a three-game streak of home wins, Tolar a three-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. Windthorst does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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