It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Merritt Island had no problem doing just that on Monday. They never let the Titusville Terriers onto the board and left with a 15-0 win. Considering Merritt Island has won nine games by more than nine runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Haley Smith and Rindi Amos made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Smith struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Amos pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Smith has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Smith went 1-for-3 with four RBI and a run, while Amos scored a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Merritt Island let Keilen Cecere and Elena Rollen loose on the outfield. Cecere scored two runs while going 2-for-2, while Rollen scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Zoey Allen was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
The victory (which was Merritt Island's fifth in a row) raised their record to 13-10. As for Titusville, their loss dropped their record down to 2-17.
Merritt Island will face off against Rockledge at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Merritt Island is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season. Titusville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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