It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Cabrini had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They blew past the Shrine Catholic Knights 20-5. The result was nothing new for Cabrini, who have now won 19 games by six runs or more so far this season.
Brianna Manning made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Manning has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Manning was even better at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Jodi Browning was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with six RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Madison Lewicki was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
The victory was the fourth in a row for Cabrini, bringing their record for this year to 20-2. As for Shrine Catholic, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cabrini will square off against Plymouth Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Plymouth Christian Academy is on a 11-game streak of home wins, Cabrini a nine-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season)-- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. As for Shrine Catholic, they are on the road again on Wednesday to play Troy at 4:00 p.m.
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