It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but North Newton had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Whiting Oilers a 13-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for North Newton, who have now won 11 contests by ten runs or more so far this season.
Sydney Rainford made a big impact no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. Rainford has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Rainford was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Brynn Christenson was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Isabella LaTulip, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
North Newton has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 14 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 18-3 record this season. As for Whiting, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-15.
North Newton will challenge Hammond Bishop Noll at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Hammond Bishop Noll is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season. Whiting does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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