It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Calaveras had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They never let the Hughson Huskies onto the board and left with a 2-0 victory.
Hughson's batters probably weren't too happy with Kamryn Thornburg, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 14 Ks (she gave up three walks). Thornburg has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 22 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Calaveras' win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Brynn Gardina, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base.
Calaveras pushed their record up to 20-5-1 with that victory, which was their ninth straight at home. As for Hughson, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-13 record this season.
Calaveras will square off against Sonora at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sonora will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Calaveras surely won't give up without a fight. Hughson does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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