Timberlake and Kimberly squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Timberlake had to settle for second. They lost 16-0 to the Kimberly Bulldogs. Timberlake was red-hot at the plate headed into the game (they scored no less than ten runs in the three matches prior) but Kimberly's pitcher proved too tough.
For Kimberly's part, Mallory Kelsey made a splash no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Kelsey has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Kelsey was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Kimberly let Jaci Cowger and Emma Chavez loose on the outfield. Cowger went 3-for-4 with four RBI, a triple, and a run, while Chavez scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Emily Hanchey was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Timberlake's loss dropped their record down to 14-9. As for Kimberly, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 21-5.
Timberlake didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 22-12 victory vs. Parma on the 17th. Kimberly has also already played their next contest, a 5-4 win against Marsh Valley on the 17th.
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