It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but North Mac had no problem doing just that on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Pittsfield Saukees and snuck past 5-3. That's more bragging rights for North Mac, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Taylor Keirs spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Ines Ortigosa was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Pittsfield's side, Rebecca Neupauer was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. Taylor Peebles was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and a double.
Even though they lost, Pittsfield was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. This was only their first loss (out of four games) when they post three or more doubles.
North Mac is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-11 record this season. As for Pittsfield, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 17-8.
As of now, neither North Mac nor Pittsfield have any future games scheduled.
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