It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Westville had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 15-2 margin over the Marquette Catholic Blazers. The result was nothing new for Westville, who have now won 15 matches by ten runs or more so far this season.
Kierstin Vargas made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (and not a single walk). Vargas has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 19 consecutive pitching appearances. Vargas was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Lauren Lipsett and Makenna Warren did most of the damage at the plate: Lipsett scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Warren went 2-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was Maddison Cole, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
The victory was the fifth in a row for Westville, bringing their record for this year to 18-7. As for Marquette Catholic, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Westville will square off against Triton at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Triton is coming into the game with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Westville will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. Marquette Catholic does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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