It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Fuquay - Varina had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 victory over the Topsail Pirates. The win was a breath of fresh air for Fuquay - Varina as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
The team relied heavily on Megan Ware, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Chloe Webb was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
On Topsail's side, Kennedy Sloan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 11 Ks. Sloan has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 14 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Jaylyn Noble was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kinley Jordan, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
Even though they lost, Topsail didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 11 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fuquay - Varina only tossed three.
Fuquay - Varina's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-10. As for Topsail, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 15-6.
Fuquay - Varina will face off against Apex Friendship on Friday. Apex Friendship is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.4 runs per game this season. Topsail does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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