It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Good Samaritan HomeSchool had no problem doing just that on Friday. They blew past the NELA Christian Homeschool Flame 19-4. The result was nothing new for Good Samaritan HomeSchool, who have now won five matches by nine runs or more so far this season.
Carter Binagia was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Binagia has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Binagia was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Good Samaritan HomeSchool let Lane Bounds and Brett Boudreux loose on the outfield. Bounds went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI, while Boudreux scored two runs and stole five bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Dawson Turpin, who scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
The victory made it two in a row for Good Samaritan HomeSchool and bumps their season record up to 6-9. As for NELA Christian Homeschool, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-2.
Good Samaritan HomeSchool will head out on the road to face off against Brookeland at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Brookeland will roll in looking for their 14th straight win, something Good Samaritan HomeSchool surely won't give up without a fight. NELA Christian Homeschool does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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