Pine Grove extended their postseason success on Saturday against Stringer. They won by a run and slipped past the Stringer Red Devils 5-4. That's two games straight that Pine Grove has won by just one run.
Lizzie Meeks spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Anaston Christian was incredible, going 4-for-4 with three RBI and a triple. Jazzie Smithey was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
On Stringer's side, Jaycee Holifield made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with four RBI and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Hannah Buckley, who went 4-for-4 with two doubles.
Even though they lost, Stringer was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pine Grove didn't hit any.
Pine Grove pushed their record up to 27-11 with that win, which was their 11th straight at home. As for Stringer, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 26-8-1.
As of now, neither Pine Grove nor Stringer have any future games scheduled.
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