Northwest Rankin had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They walked away with a 7-2 victory over the D'Iberville Warriors on Thursday. Northwest Rankin's win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Jolie Hays spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Chloe Miller, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Carlee Tubbs was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Northwest Rankin pushed their record up to 29-0 with that victory, which was their 32nd straight at home dating back to last season. As for D'Iberville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 18-8 record this season.
Northwest Rankin will have a chance to go back-to-back against D'Iberville: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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