source Gloucester County Times
Gloucester was playing a near-perfect game, including two outstanding defensive plays which have become its forte. First baseman Sam Dobleman threw across the diamond, with an assist from a slick swipe tag from Erica Smizer, to complete a 1-3-5 double play in the fourth.
Catcher Kelsey Cutler made a diving catch of a popped-up bunt behind the plate, complete with a roll and popup to hold a runner at first and stymie a sixth-inning rally. Plus, the Lions managed to scratch out a couple runs off Florence ace Melissa Mehrer, who brought an undefeated record into the tilt and had allowed just four runs all year.
source Courier Post
Late runs push Florence to win
Something special sure was going on for the Flashes in the Group 1 state semifinal at Lenape Tuesday. Sparked by Kehr, Florence scored four times in its final at-bat to upend Gloucester 4-2 and earn its first trip to a state championship game since 1987.
Florence will take on Pompton Lakes in the Group 1 state final Saturday.continues
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