It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Hardee had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 win over the Lemon Bay Manta Rays. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Hardee.
Alexandra Herrera spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Makayla DeLeon was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played.
On Lemon Bay's side, Mackenzie Vaughan put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Vaughan was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with.
Vaughan wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cassidy Silvia, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Hardee's victory bumped their record up to 19-5. As for Lemon Bay, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.
As of now, neither Hardee nor Lemon Bay have any future games scheduled.
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