It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Picayune had no problem doing just that on Friday. They came out on top against the Pearl River Central Blue Devils by a score of 5-2. The win was some much needed relief for Picayune as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.
Allie Bond spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brooklyn Wilson, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Barcley Martinez, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Picayune's victory bumped their record up to 9-15-1. As for Pearl River Central, their loss dropped their record down to 21-8.
Picayune will have a chance to go back-to-back against Pearl River Central: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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