It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Martin County had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Bartlett Yancey Buccaneers and snuck past 2-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Martin County.
Peyton Lane made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Lane has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Lane was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Lane wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Riley Cowan, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Martin County pushed their record up to 23-2 with that victory, which was their 13th straight at home. As for Bartlett Yancey, their loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-9.
Martin County will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Washington at 6:00 p.m. Washington will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Martin County surely won't give up without a fight. Bartlett Yancey does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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