Heritage Hills had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past the Pike Central Chargers 9-1. Heritage Hills might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won nine games by six runs or more this season.
Miriam Gordon and Rylie Schipp made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Gordon tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Schipp didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Gordon went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI, while Schipp went 2-for-2 with an RBI.
In other batting news, Lexi Lubbehusen and Haley Fisher did most of the damage at the plate: Lubbehusen scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Fisher scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Mayci Litherland, who scored two runs and stole a base.
Heritage Hills is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 20-8 record this season. As for Pike Central, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-17.
Heritage Hills will face off against Vincennes Lincoln at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Heritage Hills is facing Vincennes Lincoln at the right time seeing as Vincennes Lincoln is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. Pike Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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