It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Cole Valley Christian had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 13-2 margin over the Orofino Maniacs. Cole Valley Christian might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 18 matchups by eight runs or more this season.
Karlie Barnum made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. Barnum has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Barnum was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Cole Valley Christian let Lola Crosby and Abbie English loose on the outfield. Crosby scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4, while English scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Crosby is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last six games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Addison Herbek, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI and a stolen base.
On Orofino's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rilee Diffin, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
The victory was the 14th in a row for Cole Valley Christian, bringing their record for this year to 22-4-1. As for Orofino, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-9.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing New Plymouth the next time they take the field. Orofino will head out to face New Plymouth at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, while Cole Valley Christian will head out to face them at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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