McCollum had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victor by a 9-1 margin over the Highlands Owls on Friday. Considering McCollum has won ten matchups by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
RUIZ MADELYNN was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over 6.1 innings pitched. MADELYNN was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, RAMIREZ AMERICA was a standout: she fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was MADISON ESPINOZA, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run and two runs.
McCollum is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 19-7 record this season. As for Highlands, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-11-1.
McCollum will face off against Tivy on Thursday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive. Highlands does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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