It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Northwest Rankin had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They came out on top against the Hernando Tigers by a score of 6-3. The win was just business as usual For Northwest Rankin, who after 34 games remain undefeated this season.
Grace Wallis was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Wallis has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Wallis was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carlee Tubbs, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a double. Brooke Smith was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
On Hernando's side, Olivia Higginbotham made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Northwest Rankin's victory bumped their record up to 34-0. As for Hernando, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 27-9.
As of now, neither Northwest Rankin nor Hernando have any future games scheduled.
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