It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Sebring had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They blew past the Sebastian River Sharks 12-1. The result was nothing new for Sebring, who have now won eight matches by six runs or more so far this season.
MARISSA WILKINSON was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. WILKINSON has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. WILKINSON was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Sebring got a massive performance out of TERA LYNN PRICE, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. PRICE has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was LAYLA DAVIS, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Sebastian River's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jazmin Hunt, who went 1-for-2 with a triple and a run.
Sebring has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season. As for Sebastian River, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 13-14.
Sebring will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Pembroke Pines Charter at 7:00 p.m. Sebring's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Pembroke Pines Charter's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Sebastian River does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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