Softball playoffs: Leah Stevens, Matanzas edge Middleburg

Matanzas hurler Leah Stevens struck out 20 and drove in both runs as the Pirates edged Middleburg 2-1 in eight innings. Stevens homered in the first inning and then doubled in the winning run in the bottom of the eighth to send the Pirates (23-1) to the third round. They visit Niceville next.