It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Reese had no problem doing just that on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the All Saints Central Cougars a 10-0 shutout. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Reese.
Kylie Soper was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit over five innings pitched. Soper has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Soper was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Reese got a big performance out of Jaidyn VanOchten, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Keira Campbell was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Reese's victory bumped their record up to 8-30. As for All Saints Central, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Reese didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 2-0 win vs. Carrollton on the 31st. All Saints Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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