Rye Brook Advances in Women's Playoffs

Rye Brook came back from a 2-0 deficit in the first inning to defeat the Hot Shotz in the Women's League playoffs Tuesday, 18-13.

The Hot Shotz lost the game by only five runs after Rye Brook held an 18-6 lead after five innings.

Five runs in the sixth and two runs in the seventh inning just weren't enough for the fifth place regular season finishers, who fell short in the 18-13 final.

Rye Brook Co-Head Coach Meaghan Maloney said the game was pivotal for her team.

"Being a playoff game it was do or die and we did it," she said.

But it was not that easy for Rye Brook, who survived a 4-4 tie early on to eventually go ahead 6-4 and then 18-6 before the Hot Shotz began their rally.

Hot Shotz Coach Jen Battaglino was pleased with her team's effort, despite the loss. 

"I'm very proud of our team for not letting it get the best of us and making the comeback that we did," she said.

Battaglino walked one batter in seven innings pitched.

Rye Brook Pitcher Lauren Dzilinski struck out four batters and walked four in seven innings pitched.