It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Pleasant Grove had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 18-8 margin over the Farmington Phoenix. The result was nothing new for Pleasant Grove, who have now won 13 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Brooke Fisher and Grace Norman did most of the damage at the plate: Fisher fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 2-for-4, while Norman fired off two home runs, four runs, and four RBI while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Maile Larsen was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
On Farmington's side, Lexi Crowley was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Lola Ogzewalla, who scored three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
The victory was the tenth in a row for Pleasant Grove, bringing their record for this year to 20-6. As for Farmington, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-12.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Pleasant Grove beat Farmington by a score of 14-4.
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