INMAN, S.C. – After a tough opening game in the 3A softball playoffs, the Chapman Panthers looked to bounce back Friday evening against the Chester Cyclones in an elimination game. A strong showing at the plate by Kenslie Edwards helped lead Chapman to a 10-0 victory over the Cyclones in five innings.
In the opening frame, Krislyn Wilder threw a frozen rope from centerfield to home plate that cut down a Chester base runner. During the Panthers’ first at-bat, Autumn Fisher smashed a double off the left field wall and later scored on a wild pitch. Reagan Garrett and Sophie Whitley each drew a free pass, while their respective courtesy runners – Brynlee Martindale and Paisleigh Smith – each recorded a stolen base and advanced into scoring position. Kenslie Edwards sliced a two-run, opposite field single to left, which plated both runners. Edwards rounded the bases on an Addy Lawson base hit to left, creating a 4-0 lead after one inning. “I think the tough loss (Wednesday) made it easier to lock in for this game,” said Edwards. “We know that if we don’t jump on them early, it’s going to be a lot tougher on our pitcher to throw strikes. If we do get on them early, it releases the stress off Reagan and makes things a lot easier.” “My approach is to follow the ball, don’t try to pull it, go up there and have fun. We have a good group here… this win means more time with our seniors and one more game at home. It is just exciting to see.” Chester led off the second with a single, but two groundouts and a line out to shortstop ended the frame. Hailey Coley recorded a web gem in the third with a diving grab in foul territory for an out. The Panther offense exploded for six runs in the fourth inning, as Garrett notched an RBI single that scored Fisher, while Rylan Ivey legged out an infield single and later scored on an Edwards’ two-run single to left-center. Sam McPhail roped an RBI double to left and later crossed home plate on a Coley triple, which provided the final margin of 10-0. “We were more relaxed,” Chapman head coach Casey Green stated. “They were being selective and waiting for their pitch. They played loose, were more confident at the plate, and were more aggressive on the bases.” “If the pitch is located outside, (Kenslie) is going to try and go with it. If the pitch is inside, she is going to try and go with it. It’s not by accident that she does that because she works hard to be able to do that in practice and on her own. That's why she is able to be successful.” Edwards went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and four runs batted in, while Fisher also was 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored. Ivey (2-for-3, run), Lawson (2-for-3, two RBI) and McPhail (2-for-3, double, RBI) each recorded a multi-hit game. Garrett was 1-for-1 with two walks and Coley was 1-for-2 with a triple, run batted in, and run scored. Whitley also reached base twice and scored two runs. In the circle, Garrett tossed a complete game and scattered three Cyclone hits. Chapman (16-6) will host West-Oak in an elimination game on Monday at 6 PM. Friday’s Scoreboard 3A Boys Soccer (3rd Round) – Daniel 7, Chapman 0 · CHP finishes at 13-4 overall. o Won third straight region championship (first time in program history) o Will see two seniors graduate: Isaac Andryushenko and Brandon Vallecillo Comments are closed.
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