With a playoff game on the line, Grand County rose to the challenge on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Milford Tigers out 9-7.
Hope SHumway was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. Shumway has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Shumway was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brianna Thayne, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Milford's side, Kloee Dotson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Paizlee Florence was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Grand County is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season. As for Milford, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 11 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-16 record this season.
As of now, neither Grand County nor Milford have any future games scheduled.
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