It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Pendleton had no problem doing just that on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Powdersville Patriots out 3-1. For Pendleton, this counts as revenge for the 10-7 defeat Powdersville walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March.
Laney Jennings made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Jennings has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Jennings was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Jennings wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Addison Wilson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Powdersville's side, Kylie Powell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on two hits.
Pendleton is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-8-1 record this season. As for Powdersville, they dropped their record down to 15-10 with that loss, which was their third straight on the road.
Pendleton will face off against Woodruff at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Pendleton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season. Powdersville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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