It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Redmond had no problem doing just that on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over the Woodinville Falcons. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Mustangs have posted since April 3rd.

Ainsley Barcalow
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04/24/25 @ Woodinville | 2 |
04/21/25 vs Liberty | 1 |
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Ainsley Barcalow was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Barcalow wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Aubrey Bauer, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
The win was the third in a row for Redmond, bringing their record up to 17-4-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for Woodinville, they moved to 16-4 with that loss, which also ended their 11-game winning streak.
Redmond didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 4-0 win against Juanita on the 7th. As for Woodinville, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 6-5 defeat against Issaquah on the 7th.
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