It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Taylor had no problem doing just that on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Interlachen Rams out 13-12. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Taylor considering their two-run performance the game before.
The team relied heavily on Amya Ramos, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles. Taylor Lane was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
On Interlachen's side, Baileigh Riddley stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she got on base in three of her six plate appearances with two runs and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyssa Mathews, who scored three runs while going 3-for-5.
Taylor's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-13. As for Interlachen, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 13 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season.
Taylor will take on Keystone Heights at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keystone Heights is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. Interlachen does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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