It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Ganado had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They blew past the Falls City Beavers 11-1. Ganado might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 20 matchups by six runs or more this season.
Saylor Bures was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. Bures has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Bures was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Madi Weempe was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Trinity Mayfield was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Ganado's victory bumped their record up to 26-9. As for Falls City, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-13-1 record this season.
Ganado will have a chance to go back-to-back against Falls City: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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