University Prep had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They never let the Willows Honkers onto the board and left with a 10-0 victory on Thursday. The result was nothing new for University Prep, who have now won ten games by six runs or more so far this season.
University Prep got a great performance from Gracie Hornbuckle as she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 13 over six innings pitched. Hornbuckle has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Leigha Wood, who fired off three home runs, four runs, and five RBI while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Abigail Lewis, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
University Prep's win was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 24-3-1. As for Willows, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 17-12-1.
University Prep will be playing in front of their home fans against West Valley at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. West Valley will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something University Prep surely won't give up without a fight. Willows does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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