Harrison had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victor by a 13-4 margin over the Yorktown Huskers on Monday. Harrison might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 13 games by six runs or more this season.
Gabriella Triano made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Triano has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Triano was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, AvA TAddeo was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-4. AlexiA CozzAli was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
The victory was the sixth in a row for Harrison, bringing their record for this year to 17-5. As for Yorktown, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-11 record this season.
Harrison will head out on the road to challenge Eastchester at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Harrison: 2.3, Eastchester: 3.6) so any runs scored will be well earned. Yorktown does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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