It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Hooks had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Winnsboro Raiders with a sharp 17-7 victory. Hooks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 15 matchups by six runs or more this season.
Kinsley Birdwell made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits. Birdwell has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Birdwell was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Anna Beth Black was a standout: she went 3-for-6 with a home run, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Maddie Campbell, who went 4-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and an RBI.
On Winnsboro's side, Lilly Rulison made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Stansbury, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Hooks has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 25-5-1 record this season. As for Winnsboro, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 18-10-1.
Hooks will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against White Oak. White Oak will roll in looking for their 15th straight win, something Hooks surely won't give up without a fight. Winnsboro does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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