With a playoff game on the line, Heide Trask rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 13-7 margin over the St. Pauls Bulldogs. The result was nothing new for Heide Trask, who have now won 12 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Heide Trask let Taylor Sparkman and Lauren Hall loose on the outfield. Sparkman scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Hall scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jalyn Reece-Murray, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
On St. Pauls' side, Angel Purcell 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 Madison Locklear, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
The victory (which was Heide Trask's sixth in a row) raised their record to 16-3. As for St. Pauls, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 16-7.
Heide Trask will square off against Washington on Friday. Washington is coming into the matchup with six straight wins on the road, so Heide Trask will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. St. Pauls does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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