It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Northside had no problem doing just that on Friday. They never let the Juarez Eagles onto the board and left with a 19-0 win. Considering Northside has won six games by more than ten runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Sophia Askuvich looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Payton Phoxay was incredible, going 3-for-3 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Elizabeth Reynolds, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Northside now has a winning record of 7-6-1. As for Juarez, their loss dropped their record down to 13-8.
Northside will head out on the road to take on Payton College Prep at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Northside has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Juarez, they will head out on the road to challenge Back of the Yards College Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Back of the Yards College Prep will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Juarez surely won't give up without a fight.
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