Enjoy more action photos from the 2014 playoff matchup between Italy and Mart

Image: Lady Gladiator Lillie Perry(9) slides into third-base and draws a safe sign from the ump after he takes a closer look.

Lady Gladiator Lillie Perry(9) slides into third-base and draws a safe sign from the ump after he takes a closer look. (Barry Byers)

Image: Paige Westbrook(10) with another big hit for the Lady Gladiators.

Paige Westbrook(10) with another big hit for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Tara Wallis(5) slap hits her way onto the base.

Italy’s Tara Wallis(5) slap hits her way onto the base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Center fielder Kelsey Nelson(14) covers another ball hit into the outfield with Madison Washington(2) and Bailey Eubank(1) nearby if needed.

Center fielder Kelsey Nelson(14) covers another ball hit into the outfield with Madison Washington(2) and Bailey Eubank(1) nearby if needed. (Barry Byers)

Image: April Lusk(18) checks the infield after getting a force out at third.

April Lusk(18) checks the infield after getting a force out at third. (Barry Byers)

Image: Britney Chambers(4) connects on the ball as her father and first-base coach Michael Chambers looks on.

Britney Chambers(4) connects on the ball as her father and first-base coach Michael Chambers looks on. (Barry Byers)

Image: Britney Chambers(4) is safe at first with Mart’s first-baseman not having her foot on the bag.

Britney Chambers(4) is safe at first with Mart’s first-baseman not having her foot on the bag. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(1) executes a bunt for the Lady Gladiators.

Bailey Eubank(1) executes a bunt for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Britney Chambers(4) tries to reach third-base for Italy.

Britney Chambers(4) tries to reach third-base for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Kelsey Nelson(14) takes a practice swing before stepping up to the plate.

Lady Gladiator Kelsey Nelson(14) takes a practice swing before stepping up to the plate. (Barry Byers)

Image: Britney Chambers(4) motors her way to score another Italy run.

Britney Chambers(4) motors her way to score another Italy run. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator first-base coach Michael Chambers directs pinch runner Cassidy Childers(3).

Lady Gladiator first-base coach Michael Chambers directs pinch runner Cassidy Childers(3). (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) shows the power that helped Italy return to the playoffs.

Jaclynn Lewis(15) shows the power that helped Italy return to the playoffs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator first-baseman Paige Westbrook(10) collects a pop-up in foul territory for an out.

Lady Gladiator first-baseman Paige Westbrook(10) collects a pop-up in foul territory for an out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Paige Westbrook(10) hauls in another popup in foul territory for back-to-back outs.

Paige Westbrook(10) hauls in another popup in foul territory for back-to-back outs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lillie Perry(9) was on a mission for the Lady Gladiators.

Lillie Perry(9) was on a mission for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Paige Westbrook(10) injures Mart’s pitcher with this driver back to the mound.

Paige Westbrook(10) injures Mart’s pitcher with this driver back to the mound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Pinch runner Lizzie Garcia(19) is surrounded by Lady Panthers at third-base.

Pinch runner Lizzie Garcia(19) is surrounded by Lady Panthers at third-base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Paige Westbrook(10) scores a much needed run for Italy who was forced to climb their way back into the game.

Paige Westbrook(10) scores a much needed run for Italy who was forced to climb their way back into the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kelsey Nelson(14) hurries the throw in from the outfield with second-baseman Bailey Eubank(1) out there backing up the play.

Kelsey Nelson(14) hurries the throw in from the outfield with second-baseman Bailey Eubank(1) out there backing up the play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) catches a short popup and then throws to first-base to get another Lady Panther runner out before she could tag back up. Double-play!

Jaclynn Lewis(15) catches a short popup and then throws to first-base to get another Lady Panther runner out before she could tag back up. Double-play! (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy third-baseman April Lusk(18) makes the catch but Mart makes it to third safely.

Italy third-baseman April Lusk(18) makes the catch but Mart makes it to third safely. (Barry Byers)

Image: April lusk(18) catches a pop-up in foul territory for the Lady Gladiators.

April lusk(18) catches a pop-up in foul territory for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Emily Janek is caught up in Lady Gladiator playoff mania!

Emily Janek is caught up in Lady Gladiator playoff mania! (Barry Byers)

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