Crimson Cliffs and Stansbury squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Crimson Cliffs had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Stansbury Stallions by a score of 5-4. Crimson Cliffs' defeat signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.
Paisley Lantz was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophie Staheli, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Stansbury's side, Bryn Leigh Jones spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. Jones has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Madison Stephensen, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Tessa Baker was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Crimson Cliffs' loss dropped their record down to 15-11. As for Stansbury, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Crimson Cliffs beat Stansbury by a score of 8-6 later that day.
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