It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Hobart had no problem doing just that on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Lowell Red Devils and snuck past 3-2. Winning may never get old, but Hobart sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Morgan Ellenberger tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Keirys Click was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Weber, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
Hobart has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 19-7 record this season. As for Lowell, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-14.
Hobart will be playing in front of their home fans against Lake Central at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Lake Central's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three contests. Lowell does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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