It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Orangeburg Prep had no problem doing just that on Saturday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Thomas Sumter Academy Generals a 15-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for Orangeburg Prep, who have now won 15 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Prestan Schurlknight made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Schurlknight was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Payton Schurlknight was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Katherine Lambrecht, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Thomas Sumter Academy's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lila Kate Stines, who went 2-for-2 with a double.
The victory (which was Orangeburg Prep's fourth in a row) raised their record to 19-2. As for Thomas Sumter Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 11-8.
Orangeburg Prep will head out on the road to challenge Pee Dee Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Pee Dee Academy is coming into the match with seven straight wins at home, so Orangeburg Prep will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Thomas Sumter Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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