With a playoff game on the line, Leo rose to the challenge on Thursday. They blew past the Woodlan Warriors 9-1. Considering Leo has won 18 contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Mackenzie Arroyo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on one hit and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Carley Funk was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Lillian Pierce, who scored two runs.
On Woodlan's side, Victoria Crozier was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
Leo has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 25-5 record this season. As for Woodlan, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-9.
Leo is on the road again on Tuesday to play East Noble at 6:00 p.m. East Noble will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Leo surely won't give up without a fight. Woodlan does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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