Clearwater had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the Bonita Springs Bullsharks on Wednesday. Clearwater might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 11 games by six runs or more this season.
Megan Kimmet spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Juleah Patterson was a standout: she scored two runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Sydney Wilhelm was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Clearwater's victory bumped their record up to 17-7. As for Bonita Springs, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-13.
Clearwater will take on Hardee at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hardee will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. Bonita Springs does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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