Pocatello and Bishop Kelly squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Pocatello had to settle for second. They lost 11-1 to the Bishop Kelly Knights. Pocatello's loss signaled the end of their 17-game winning streak.
For Bishop Kelly's part, Lauren Fettic was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. Fettic has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Fettic was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two doubles.
In other batting news, Ava Armuth and Olivia Watt did most of the damage at the plate: Armuth scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Watt scored three runs while going 2-for-4. Armuth has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times she's played. Terese Stroschein was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Pocatello's defeat ended a 25-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 23-4. As for Bishop Kelly, their victory was their 13th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 23-3.
As of now, neither Pocatello nor Bishop Kelly have any future games scheduled.
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