It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but University had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 16-2 margin over the Rocky Ford Meloneers. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won 18 matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Jasi Cole made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, University got a massive performance out of Ellie Baca, who went 4-for-4 with four RBI and a run. What's more, Baca also racked up four hits, the most she's had since back in August of 2023. Another player making a difference was Rylie Tennent, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI.
University was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher in 13 consecutive matches.
University is on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 17 games, which provided a nice bump to their 20-7 record this season. As for Rocky Ford, they moved to 17-9-1 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
University has already played their next contest, a 15-1 victory against Strasburg on the 26th. Rocky Ford does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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