Converse and Quitman squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Converse had to settle for second. They lost 6-0 to the Quitman Wolverines. The contest marked the first time this season in which Converse was not able to get on the board.
For Quitman's part, Cali Deal was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Deal has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Deal was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Maggie Guyotte was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Hallie Kate Pullig, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
Converse's loss dropped their record down to 14-11. As for Quitman, they are on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 14 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 29-4 record this season.
Converse does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Quitman, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 8-1 win vs. Stanley on the 27th.
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