Gainesville extended their postseason success on Tuesday against Middleburg. They never let the Middleburg Broncos onto the board and left with a 6-0 win. Considering Gainesville has won 14 games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Leanna Bourdage was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Bourdage has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Bourdage was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Adriana Koralewski was excellent, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
On Middleburg's side, Morgan Beckham spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
The victory was the fifth in a row for Gainesville, bringing their record for this year to 22-4. As for Middleburg, their loss dropped their record down to 22-5.
Gainesville will head out on the road to square off against Gulf Breeze at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Gulf Breeze has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. Middleburg does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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