Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Chapman couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the West-Oak Warriors by a score of 3-1 on Wednesday. It was the first time this season that Chapman let down their fans at home.
Reagan Garrett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on 11 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Autumn Fisher and Sophie Whitley stepped up to the plate in a big way. Fisher went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, while Whitley went 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Fisher is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last seven games she's played.
Chapman's loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 15-6. As for West-Oak, their win bumped their record up to 14-9.
Chapman will be playing in front of their home fans against Chester at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Chester is coming into the game with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Chapman will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for West-Oak, they will challenge Belton-Honea Path at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Belton-Honea Path will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something West-Oak surely won't give up without a fight.
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