It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but FAMU DRS had no problem doing just that on Monday. They put the hurt on the L.E.A.D. Academy Lions with a sharp 43-15 win. FAMU DRS's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Madelyn Braxton was a standout: she got on base in all seven of her plate appearances with a home run, three stolen bases, and six RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more stolen bases the last three times she's played. Hailyn Forbes was another key contributor, scoring five runs and stealing a base while getting on base in six of her seven plate appearances.
FAMU DRS is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-10 record this season. As for L.E.A.D. Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
FAMU DRS will challenge St. John Paul II at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. St. John Paul II's pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so FAMU DRS's hitters will have their work cut out for them. L.E.A.D. Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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