It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Edgewood had no problem doing just that on Monday. They walked away with a 5-2 victory over the Northview Knights. The win was familiar territory for Edgewood who now have four in a row.
ALLY BLAND was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. BLAND has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 26 consecutive pitching appearances. BLAND was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
BLAND wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was COURTNEY HAMILTON, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI.
On Northview's side, MAGGIE KRAUSE spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 16 Ks.
Edgewood is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 20-8-1 record this season. As for Northview, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-14.
Edgewood will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against West Vigo at 7:30 p.m. Edgewood is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season. Northview does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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