Excel extended their postseason success on Wednesday against Cottage Hill Christian Academy. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Cottage Hill Christian Academy Warriors 4-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for Excel.
Avery Duke spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on one hit and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Brooklyn Barlow was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Cottage Hill Christian Academy's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Marilyn Hayes gave up just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits.
Excel now has a winning record of 16-15. As for Cottage Hill Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 29-11.
As of now, neither Excel nor Cottage Hill Christian Academy have any future games scheduled.
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