Cape Henlopen had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They beat the Polytech Panthers on Thursday by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 8-2. Cape Henlopen might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won seven matches by six runs or more this season.
Abby Marsh spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ava Calciano was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Kenna Justice, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
The win (which was Cape Henlopen's fourth in a row) raised their record to 17-4. As for Polytech, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-5.
As of now, neither Cape Henlopen nor Polytech have any future games scheduled.
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