With a playoff game on the line, Barnwell rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They beat the Andrews Yellowjackets by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 8-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Barnwell.
Jaidyn Devore was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. Devore has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 18 consecutive pitching appearances. Devore was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Barnwell let Jamieka Jenkins and Laney Grubbs loose on the outfield. Jenkins scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Grubbs scored two runs while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Tiera Arnold, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Barnwell has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 23-3 record this season. As for Andrews, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-7.
Barnwell will head out on the road to take on North Central at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Barnwell is looking to tack on another W to their 12-game streak on the road dating back to last season. Andrews does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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