Hatley and Sebastopol squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Hatley had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Bobcats by a score of 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Tigers have suffered since April 15, 2024.
Ashlynn Dabbs spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Abbye Smith made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three RBI and one double. Another player making a difference was Kelsey Coffey, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Hatley has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-9 record this season. As for Sebastopol, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 22-4.
As of now, neither Hatley nor the Bobcats have any future games scheduled.
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