It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Murphy had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They never let the Gray Stone Day Knights onto the board and left with a 2-0 victory. The win was some much needed relief for Murphy as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Not much got past Paisley Johnson, who gave up just four hits and racked up seven Ks to keep Gray Stone Day off the board. Johnson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Murphy's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Calista Rumfelt, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Murphy's win bumped their record up to 13-5. As for Gray Stone Day, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.
Murphy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 12-6 loss vs. Robbinsville on the 10th. Gray Stone Day does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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