Washington had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the Cabell Midland Knights by a score of 6-3 on Wednesday. The win was nothing new for Washington as they're now sitting on four straight.
Chloe Constantino spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Anna Sedlock, who went 2-for-3 with two triples and two runs. Addison Musser was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
On Cabell Midland's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Audrea Watts gave up four earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up 14 Ks.
On the hitting side, Rebecca Conrad was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Washington is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 23-6 record this season. As for Cabell Midland, their loss dropped their record down to 29-6.
Washington will be playing at home against University at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. University is coming into the game with four straight victories on the road, so Washington will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Cabell Midland, they will be playing at home against Greenbrier East at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Greenbrier East: 3.3, Cabell Midland: 3.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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