It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Gainesville had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over the Charles J. Colgan Sharks. That's two games straight that the Cardinals have won by exactly two runs.
Addison Brathwaite spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on ten hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 18 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ireland Thomas, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Corrine Robinson was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one RBI.
Gainesville is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. As for Charles J. Colgan, their defeat ended a 25-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 18-3.
As of now, neither Gainesville nor the Sharks have any future games scheduled.
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