It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Muir had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They blew past the Academy of Careers & Exploration Eagle 23-3. Muir's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Gianna (GiGi) Butler was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. Butler was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-6 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Abigail (Abi) Milton was a standout: she got on base in five of her six plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Gabriella (Gabby) Milton was another key contributor, going 4-for-6 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple.
On Academy of Careers & Exploration's side, Addison Shockley (2026). C/OF/CF was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
The win (which was Muir's sixth in a row) raised their record to 21-11. As for Academy of Careers & Exploration, their loss dropped their record down to 14-12.
Muir is on the road again on Saturday to play Eastside at 3:15 p.m. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. Academy of Careers & Exploration does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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