It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Rich Township had no problem doing just that on Monday. Everything went their way against the Joliet Central Steelmen as they made off with a 20-6 win. Considering Rich Township has won 11 contests by more than nine runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Rich Township let Kasidy Whitaker and Tylar Whitaker loose on the outfield. Whitaker got on base in all four of her plate appearances with six RBI, two stolen bases, and three runs, while Whitaker got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was NaSya Tyson, who scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
On Joliet Central's side, Joselyn Davenport and Haydn Voss did some serious damage despite the final result: Davenport went 3-for-3 with three RBI and a triple, while Voss scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
Even though they lost, Joliet Central was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.
Rich Township's victory bumped their record up to 11-17. As for Joliet Central, they are on a 23-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-24.
Rich Township will square off against Lincoln-Way Central at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lincoln-Way Central will roll in looking for their 17th straight win, something Rich Township surely won't give up without a fight. Joliet Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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