It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Alcona had no problem doing just that on Friday. They had just enough and edged out the Heston Academy Patriots 13-12. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Tigers have posted since May 4th.
Lily Barth
| 05/29/26 vs Heston Academy | 4 |
| 05/07/26 @ Whittemore-Prescott | 2 |
| 04/30/26 @ Heston Academy | 2 |
| 04/23/26 vs Au Gres-Sims | 2 |
| 04/13/26 vs Posen | 2 |
Lily Barth was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs and one stolen base. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Adriana Grimshaw, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one triple.
Alcona always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .538. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The win snapped Alcona's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 15-14 record. As for Heston Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season.
Alcona wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 12-2 defeat against Mio-Au Sable on the 29th. Heston Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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