Baseball Recap: Second Baptist University-Model Eagles vs. San Juan Diego Catholic Saints
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Second Baptist University-Model had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the San Juan Diego Catholic Saints a 36-0 shutout. Second Baptist University-Model's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Bennett Lane was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Lane was even better at the plate, scoring five runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. He hasn't dropped below three hits for three straight games.
In other batting news, Evan Bickle was incredible, firing off eight RBI, five runs, and three doubles while going 5-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaleb Hammack, who scored five runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
The victory (which was Second Baptist University-Model's fifth in a row) raised their record to 7-6. As for San Juan Diego Catholic, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Second Baptist University-Model didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, an 11-0 loss vs. St. Paul on the 27th. San Juan Diego Catholic does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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