It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Tinora had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They blew past the Crestview Knights 9-3.
Zoe Billings made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Madison Spangler was a standout: she fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-4. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Paige Gamby, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Rams
| 05/22/25 vs Crestview | 4 |
| 04/26/25 vs Coldwater | 3 |
| 04/12/25 @ Wauseon | 3 |
| 04/11/25 @ Eastwood | 3 |
| 04/03/25 vs North Central | 3 |
Tinora lost a few balls and finished the game with four home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Tinora's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-13. As for Crestview, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-15 record this season.
Tinora wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, an 8-1 loss against Montpelier on the 23rd. Crestview does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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