It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Ellsworth had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They blew past the Altoona Railroaders 8-1. Ellsworth might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won ten contests by seven runs or more this season.
Aliza Acker was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Acker has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Acker was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Delaney Johnson, who scored a run while going 3-for-4. Karli Gutting was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
The victory was the eighth in a row for Ellsworth, bringing their record for this year to 20-6. As for Altoona, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-12.
Ellsworth will be playing at home against St. Croix Central at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ellsworth is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season. Altoona does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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