Alameda had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over the Bishop O'Dowd Dragons on Friday. The victory was nothing new for Alameda as they're now sitting on five straight.
Jasmine Whorley made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over ten innings while giving up just two earned runs off nine hits. Whorley has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Whorley was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Miley Gradney, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Delaney Mahoney-Bick was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Alameda's win bumped their record up to 20-3. As for Bishop O'Dowd, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 18-9 record this season.
Alameda will head out on the road to face off against Casa Grande at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Casa Grande will roll in looking for their 14th straight victory, something Alameda surely won't give up without a fight. Bishop O'Dowd does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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