Preston put their dominant pitchers on display in the team's third consecutive shutout on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Pawhuska Huskies a 13-0 shutout. The Pirates might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matches by six runs or more this season.
TAYLAN STARR and KYNLEE MARTIN were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, STARR struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, MARTIN pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. STARR has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, STARR scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while MARTIN scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, NA'BRAIJHANAE PHILLIPS was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. She also stolen a stolen base, marking her first of the season. CARIS TECUMSEH was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Preston always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pawhuska only posted an OBP of .167.
Preston's victory bumped their record up to 13-2. As for Pawhuska, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-8.
Preston will venture away from home to challenge Morris at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Pawhuska, they will welcome Hominy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hominy will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Pawhuska surely won't give up without a fight.
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