It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Damascus had no problem doing just that on Monday. They never let the Lackey Chargers onto the board and left with a 10-0 victory. The win was familiar territory for Damascus who now have 22 in a row.
Riley Wheeler made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Wheeler has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Wheeler was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Josie Hoffacker and Falyn Quick did most of the damage at the plate: Hoffacker scored a run while going 3-for-3, while Quick scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Quick is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
Damascus' victory was their 24th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 23-1. As for Lackey, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-6.
Damascus will challenge Huntingtown on Tuesday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. Lackey does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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