It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Palm Harbor University had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Newsome Wolves and snuck past 6-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Palm Harbor University also won the last time the pair played back in March.
Emma Shipley made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Shipley has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Shipley was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Shipley wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ariana Silva, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Katie Fasting was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
On Newsome's side, Haleigh Galvan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on 11 hits.
On the hitting side, Addison Dresser made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Sarai Nicholas, who went 1-for-4 with a triple and a run.
Even though they lost, Newsome was hitting in the corners and finished the game with four triples. That's the most triples they've managed all season.
Palm Harbor University is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 19-6 record this season. As for Newsome, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 18-9 record this season.
Palm Harbor University will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Windermere at 7:00 p.m. Windermere will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Palm Harbor University surely won't give up without a fight. Newsome does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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