Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Cimarron couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the Holcomb Longhorns by a score of 4-3 on Thursday. Cimarron's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Quinn Campbell spent all 8.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on 13 hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 15 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Brooklyn Dye was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Elly Tancayo, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
On Holcomb's side, Korryn Johnson was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 14 batters over nine innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Johnson was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with an RBI.
In other batting news, Holcomb let Ashland Wilson and Morgan Buchholz loose on the outfield. Wilson scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Buchholz scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Emma Cornelsen, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Cimarron's defeat dropped their record down to 19-4. As for Holcomb, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 23-0.
As of now, neither Cimarron nor Holcomb have any future games scheduled.
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