It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but University Prep had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Orland Trojans a 6-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for University Prep, who have now won nine matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
The result came thanks to Gracie Hornbuckle's shutout, as she gave up just one hit and racked up 16 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, University Prep's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Megan Boudro, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
University Prep pushed their record up to 23-3-1 with that win, which was their ninth straight at home. As for Orland, their loss dropped their record down to 7-17.
University Prep will take on Willows at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Willows has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. Orland does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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