With a playoff game on the line, Conotton Valley rose to the challenge on Saturday. They blew past the Madonna Blue Dons 8-2. The result was nothing new for Conotton Valley, who have now won eight matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Masy Baker made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. Baker has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances. Baker was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Braxton Neilson was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Conotton Valley is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-4 record this season. As for Madonna, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-7.
Conotton Valley will be playing in front of their home fans against Tuscarawas Central Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Conotton Valley's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Tuscarawas Central Catholic's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Madonna does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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