It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Bristol Eastern had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Berlin Redcoats by a score of 11-8. Winning may never get old, but Bristol Eastern sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Hailey Beebe was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched 6.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. Beebe has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Beebe was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Bristol Eastern let Emily Valentine and Makayla Antunes loose on the outfield. Valentine went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI, while Antunes went 4-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Desire Nickerson, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Berlin's side, Izzy Andersen and Jessica Petit stepped up to the plate in a big way. Andersen fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4, while Petit went 4-for-5 with a home run and two RBI. Lizzy Fitzsimmons was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Bristol Eastern is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season. As for Berlin, their loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 15-8.
Bristol Eastern will take on Ellington at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Ellington will roll in looking for their 17th straight win, something Bristol Eastern surely won't give up without a fight. Berlin does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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