It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Heights had no problem doing just that on Friday. They beat the Katy Taylor Mustangs by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 2-0. Heights is really starting to get used to good results now that the team's won 12 straight.
Haylie Jaime was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Jaime has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 14 consecutive pitching appearances. Jaime was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Laila Robins, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Helen Maddux, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Heights has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 15 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 25-9 record this season. As for Katy Taylor, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 22-13.
Heights is on the road again on Saturday to play Memorial. Memorial will roll in looking for their 27th straight win, something Heights surely won't give up without a fight. Katy Taylor does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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