It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Jimtown had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They blew past the South Bend Clay Colonials 11-1. The result was nothing new for Jimtown, who have now won 11 games by six runs or more so far this season.
Lilly Gaugler was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Gaugler was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Abbey Brown was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kendal McPhee, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Jimtown has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-7 record this season. As for South Bend Clay, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 10-15.
Jimtown is on the road again on Wednesday to play Mishawaka Marian at 5:30 p.m. Jimtown is facing Mishawaka Marian at the right time seeing as Mishawaka Marian is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. South Bend Clay does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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