It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but University had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over the Crenshaw Cougars. Considering University has won five games by more than nine runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Kayla Carpenter was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Carpenter has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Carpenter was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Sage Gray was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Sarai Garcia, who went 3-for-3 with three RBI.
University has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 6-8 record this season. As for Crenshaw, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-5.
As of now, neither University nor Crenshaw have any future games scheduled.
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