It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Colmesneil had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the West Hardin Oilers and snuck past 3-2. That's more bragging rights for Colmesneil, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For West Hardin's part, Lexie Ramirez was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she struck out 15 batters over nine innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Ramirez has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Ramirez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Kymber Dagle was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and an RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played.
Colmesneil has been performing well recently as they've won 13 of their last 16 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 18-12-2 record this season. As for West Hardin, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-10.
Colmesneil will head out on the road to square off against Beckville at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Beckville will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Colmesneil surely won't give up without a fight. West Hardin does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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