It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Masuk had no problem doing just that on Saturday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Mercy Tigers a 7-0 shutout. The win was just business as usual For Masuk, who after 27 games remain undefeated this season.
Julia Bacoulis was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Bacoulis has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Bacoulis was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Natalie Lieto was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Ava Moretti, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
Masuk's victory bumped their record up to 27-0. As for Mercy, their loss dropped their record down to 17-8.
Masuk will have a chance to go back-to-back against Mercy: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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