It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but West Central had no problem doing just that on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over the Caston Comets. That's more bragging rights for West Central, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jaden Erb spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Annika Smith was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a home run. Mara Sharpe was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Caston's side, Addison Zimpleman put in work no matter where she played. She tossed 7.1 innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits. Zimpleman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Zimpleman wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Isabel Scales, who went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
West Central has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season. As for Caston, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-5.
West Central is on the road again on Tuesday to play North Miami at 5:00 p.m. North Miami will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something West Central surely won't give up without a fight. Caston does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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