It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Cardinal Gibbons had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Lincoln Park Academy Greyhounds by a score of 5-2. That's more bragging rights for Cardinal Gibbons, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Lydia Berent was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Berent has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Berent was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
In other batting news, Morgan Beavers was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. Jess Chu was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Cardinal Gibbons' victory bumped their record up to 17-6. As for Lincoln Park Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-9.
Cardinal Gibbons is on the road again on Tuesday to play Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) at 7:00 p.m. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Somerset Academy (Silver Palms): 3.1, Cardinal Gibbons: 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned. Lincoln Park Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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