It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Pickering had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They blew past the Plain Dealing Lions 15-4. The win was some much needed relief for Pickering as it spelled an end to their nine-game losing streak.
Loryn Bailey was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two triples, five RBI, and a run. Alayna Yates was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
On Plain Dealing's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sophie Green, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Pickering's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-14. As for Plain Dealing, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-8.
Pickering is on the road again on Tuesday to play Oak Grove at 5:00 p.m. Oak Grove is coming into the contest with three straight wins at home, so Pickering will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Plain Dealing does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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