It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Bishop Neumann had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They blew past the Ashland-Greenwood Bluejays 13-3. Considering the Cavaliers have won 22 contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Addison Sylliaasen spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on nine hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Ana Fisher and Bridget Whitney did most of the damage at the plate: Fisher fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 2-for-3, while Whitney fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 2-for-3. Those two home runs gave Fisher a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Adelyn Zwick, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Bishop Neumann kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 13-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
The victory was the 11th in a row for Bishop Neumann, bringing their record for this year to 32-3. As for Ashland-Greenwood, their defeat dropped their record down to 20-12.
As of now, neither Bishop Neumann nor Ashland-Greenwood have any future games scheduled.
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