It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Port Charlotte had no problem doing just that on Monday. They never let the Bayshore Bruins onto the board and left with a 15-0 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Port Charlotte considering their two-run performance the game before.
Gia Greaves and Jaylin Pinedo made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Greaves pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Pinedo pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Greaves went 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base, while Pinedo went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, Jacqueline Kirk was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with five RBI, a triple, and a run. Another player making a difference was Hayden Flanagan, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
Port Charlotte's victory bumped their record up to 6-17. As for Bayshore, their loss dropped their record down to 6-10.
Port Charlotte is on the road again on Tuesday to play Hardee at 7:00 p.m. Hardee is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season. Bayshore does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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