It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Roanoke Rapids had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They never let the Louisburg Warriors onto the board and left with a 7-0 victory. Roanoke Rapids might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 11 matchups by six runs or more this season.
Madison Jones and Kalissa Williams made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Jones tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Williams kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Jones scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Williams scored a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Maecy Garriss was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Kaylee Collier was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Roanoke Rapids' win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-3. As for Louisburg, their loss dropped their record down to 10-8.
Roanoke Rapids will take on West Craven on Friday. Roanoke Rapids is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season. Louisburg does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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