It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Bridges Prep had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 19-9 margin over the Hemingway Tigers. The high-scoring effort was just what Bridges Prep needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Riley Cowan made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over 4.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Cowan was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Lillie Prater and Mallorie Brown did most of the damage at the plate: Prater went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI, while Brown scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Dibble, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Bridges Prep's victory bumped their record up to 7-12. As for Hemingway, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
As of now, neither Bridges Prep nor Hemingway have any future games scheduled.
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