With a playoff game on the line, Gaylord rose to the challenge on Saturday. Everything went their way against the Garber Dukes as they made off with a 9-1 victory. Considering Gaylord has won 27 games by more than seven runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Jayden Jones made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (and only one walk). Jones has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Jones was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Taylor Moeggenberg was incredible, firing off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-2. Braleigh Miller was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Gaylord has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 19 of their last 20 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 34-4 record this season. As for Garber, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 28-12.
Gaylord didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 12-2 win vs. Escanaba on the 9th. Garber does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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