It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Bartram Trail had no problem doing just that on Monday. They blew past the Sandalwood Saints 11-1. The high-scoring effort was just what Bartram Trail needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Ella Crouse tossed a big game, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Addison Maliga and Lucie McDonald did most of the damage at the plate: Maliga scored a run while going 2-for-3, while McDonald scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Kiera Strub, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Bartram Trail's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-14. As for Sandalwood, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-17 record this season.
Bartram Trail will challenge Creekside at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Creekside is coming into the game with seven straight losses on the road, meaning Bartram Trail will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. Sandalwood does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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