It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Elk City had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They blew past the North Rock Creek Cougars 7-1. Considering the Elks have won 13 games by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Aubrie Pogue spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Blakely Ball was excellent, going 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Sottile, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Elk City has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 30-4 record this season. As for North Rock Creek, their loss dropped their record down to 31-7.
Elk City is on the road again on Tuesday to play Edmond Santa Fe at 5:00 p.m. Elk City's pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so Edmond Santa Fe's hitters will have their work cut out for them. North Rock Creek does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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