It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Ben Davis had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 14-7 margin over the North Central Panthers. The result was nothing new for Ben Davis, who have now won ten matches by seven runs or more so far this season.
Brooklynn Chambers and Riley Gilliland made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Chambers pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Gilliland struck out nine batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Chambers has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Chambers scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4, while Gilliland got on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mariana Lopez, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaela Prezzy, who scored a run while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.
The victory made it two in a row for Ben Davis and bumps their season record up to 14-9. As for North Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-12.
Ben Davis is on the road again on Thursday to play Lawrence North at 6:00 p.m. Ben Davis is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season. North Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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