Silverdale Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the Columbia Academy Bulldogs by a score of 5-0 on Wednesday. The Seahawks haven't had any issues with the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
The result came thanks to Airebis Cox's shutout, as she gave up just a hit and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
Emry Masterson
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At the plate, the team relied heavily on Emry Masterson, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Allie Weber, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
Silverdale Academy hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in four consecutive matchups.
Silverdale Academy's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 27-6-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Columbia Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 15-5.
Coming up, Silverdale Academy will face off against Donelson Christian Academy on Tuesday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Seahawks' hitters will have their work cut out for them. Columbia Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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