It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Triton had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the First Flight Nighthawks a 6-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for Triton, who have now won 16 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Not much got past Aubree Bass, who gave up just three hits and racked up 11 Ks to keep First Flight off the board. Bass has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 17 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Takyra (TK) Mclean was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Stephanie Davis, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
On First Flight's side, Savannah Schnader was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a triple and a stolen base.
The victory (which was Triton's ninth in a row) raised their record to 19-4. As for First Flight, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-7.
Triton has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Cape Fear at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cape Fear is coming into the matchup with six straight wins on the road, so Triton will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. First Flight does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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