It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Enterprise had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 7-1 margin over the Grand County Red Devils. The result was nothing new for Enterprise, who have now won 21 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Brooke Humphries was incredible, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Hali Christensen, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-4.
On Grand County's side, Hope SHumway was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off four hits. Shumway has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Shumway was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with an RBI.
Shumway wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bailey Altoff, who went 1-for-4 with a double.
Enterprise's win was their 28th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 28-2. As for Grand County, their loss dropped their record down to 13-8.
Enterprise will be playing in front of their home fans against Altamont at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. Altamont will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Enterprise surely won't give up without a fight. As for Grand County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Milford at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Milford has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.56 runs per game on average), something Grand County will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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