With a playoff game on the line, University rose to the challenge on Saturday. They blew past the Strasburg Indians 15-1. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 19 matches by seven runs or more this season.
Sydney Goetzel was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Natalie Galindo was incredible, going 3-for-3 with four RBI, a run, and a double. Emma Zacheis was another key player, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.
University always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .594. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Strasburg only posted an OBP of .389.
The victory (which was University's eighth in a row) raised their record to 21-7. As for Strasburg, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 22-6 record.
University has already played their next matchup, an 8-6 defeat against Eaton on the 26th. Strasburg does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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