Admiral Farragut had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past the Shorecrest Prep Chargers 9-1. The win was familiar territory for Admiral Farragut who now have three in a row.
Sienna Bailey made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Bailey has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Bailey was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two triples, and three runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Karsyn Waechter, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double. Adrienne Heinicka was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Like Admiral Farragut, Shorecrest Prep also got a great game from a two-way player: Samantha Beltran. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Beltran was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run.
Admiral Farragut is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-3 record this season. As for Shorecrest Prep, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Admiral Farragut will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Bradenton Christian at 4:30 p.m. Bradenton Christian has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed seven runs per game on average), something Admiral Farragut will no doubt try to take advantage of. Shorecrest Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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