It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Rock Academy had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Vincent Memorial Scots as they made off with a 10-4 win. The result was nothing new for Rock Academy, who have now won ten contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Jack Villanueva and Alec Endicott made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Villanueva pitched two innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Meanwhile, Endicott tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Villanueva has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Villanueva went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base, while Endicott scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Max Gimbel, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last 12 times he's played.
The victory (which was Rock Academy's sixth in a row) raised their record to 14-9. As for Vincent Memorial, their loss dropped their record down to 11-8.
Rock Academy will look to defend their home field on Friday against Ocean View Christian at 3:30 p.m. Rock Academy will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive. As for Vincent Memorial, they will head out on the road to take on Bonsall at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Bonsall will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something Vincent Memorial surely won't give up without a fight.
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