Puckett had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They put the hurt on the Clarkdale Bulldogs with a sharp 13-5 win on Saturday. The result was nothing new for Puckett, who have now won 17 games by six runs or more so far this season.
Lila Murphy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, Mallary Lemoine was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Cheyenne Warrington, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Clarkdale's side, Emma Freeman was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor Read, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Puckett pushed their record up to 26-9 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Clarkdale, their loss dropped their record down to 21-11.
As of now, neither Puckett nor Clarkdale have any future games scheduled.
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