It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Gordonsville had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They never let the South Pittsburg Pirates onto the board and left with a 1-0 win. Winning may never get old, but Gordonsville sure is getting used to it with their ninth in a row.
Kailey Plumlee was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 19 over seven innings pitched. Plumlee has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Plumlee was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
Gordonsville pushed their record up to 29-5 with that victory, which was their 23rd straight at home dating back to last season. As for South Pittsburg, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 18-15 record this season.
Gordonsville will square off against Halls on Tuesday. Gordonsville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season. South Pittsburg does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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