It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but True North Classical Academy had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Ransom Everglades Raiders with a sharp 11-1 win.
Christian Villabona looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Angel Garcia was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Alan Rodriguez, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
True North Classical Academy is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games. As for Ransom Everglades, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-9.
Looking ahead, True North Classical Academy will face off against Westminster Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Titans surely won't give up without a fight. Ransom Everglades does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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