It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but St. Pius X had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 15-3 margin over the Deming Wildcats. The result was nothing new for St. Pius X, who have now won 14 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Aurora Green made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Green has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Green was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, St. Pius X got a massive performance out of McKayla Cable, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and a run. Gabriella Casco was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
On Deming's side, Jacqueline Aguayo was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two triples and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Tiffany Nunez, who scored a run and stole a base.
The win (which was St. Pius X's seventh in a row) raised their record to 18-5. As for Deming, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-16.
St. Pius X will face off against Artesia at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday. St. Pius X knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past ten matchups -- so hopefully Artesia likes a good challenge. Deming does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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