With a playoff game on the line, Gulf Coast rose to the challenge on Monday. They never let the East Lee County Jaguars onto the board and left with a 22-0 victory. Gulf Coast's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Taylor Stalling was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Stalling was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, Reese Preddy was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Hannah Rearden, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Gulf Coast's win bumped their record up to 8-11. As for East Lee County, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-15.
Gulf Coast didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 5-4 defeat vs. Immokalee on the 30th. East Lee County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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