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It's playoff time, and Churchland had no trouble coming through when it counted. Everything went their way against the Denbigh Patriots on Thursday as they made off with a 13-2 victory. The result was nothing new for the Truckers, who have now won nine matches by seven runs or more so far this season.
Autumn Thompson made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Pharoah Doxie, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Victoria Farrow was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Churchland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Denbigh only posted a batting average of .111.
Churchland pushed their record up to 13-8 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Denbigh, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 13 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-15 record this season.
Churchland will face off against Warhill at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Truckers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 10.8 runs per game this season. Denbigh does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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