It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but South Putnam had no problem doing just that on Monday. They came out on top against the Southmont Mounties by a score of 9-5. Winning may never get old, but South Putnam sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Braylin Boruff made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Boruff has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Boruff was even better at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Danae Cline, who went 2-for-4 with a home run. The team also got some help courtesy of Lilah Holderfield, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
On Southmont's side, Catie Himes made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Kenzie Clate was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
The win got South Putnam back to even at 12-12. As for Southmont, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-15 record this season.
South Putnam will take on Parke Heritage at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. South Putnam is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. Southmont does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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