Woodland got themselves on the board against Clifton Central on Saturday, but Clifton Central never followed suit. They walked away with a 5-0 win over the Clifton Central Comets. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Woodland also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Shae Simons made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 19 over seven innings pitched. Simons has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Simons was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Woodland let Emma Palaschak and Lilly Libby loose on the outfield. Palaschak scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Libby scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ella Derossett, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
On Clifton Central's side, Sydney Jemar spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks.
Woodland's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Clifton Central, their loss dropped their record down to 6-6.
Woodland will be playing in front of their home fans against Putnam County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Putnam County will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Woodland surely won't give up without a fight. As for Clifton Central, they will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Milford, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. One thing working in Milford's favor is that they have posted big run totals every time they've taken the field this season.
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