Mill Creek 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 Etowah Eagles by a score of 13-9 on Tuesday. The victory was familiar territory for the Hawks who have now won five matches in a row.
Bethany Sottnick looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
At the plate, Kyla Fitch and Blair McClain did most of the damage at the plate: Fitch scored a run while going 3-for-4, while McClain scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Alaina Lyons was another key player, going 2-for-4 with a home run.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Mill Creek kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least eight hits in seven consecutive matchups.
Mill Creek's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 23-7. As for Etowah, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-14.
Mill Creek will have a chance to go back-to-back against Etowah: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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