It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Alhambra had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They walked away with a 6-1 win over the Redwood Giants. The victory was some much needed relief for Alhambra as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Willa Adler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Keira Sullivan was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Samantha Schuler, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
On Redwood's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kait Christensen (2027), who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Alhambra's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-12. As for Redwood, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 17-9 record this season.
Alhambra will square off against Livermore at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Livermore is coming into the match with five straight victories at home, so Alhambra will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Redwood does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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