Casa Grande had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Granada Matadors on Friday, sneaking past 3-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Gauchos.
Danny Mercado spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 16 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Casa Grande saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jack Mountanos, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
Gauchos
| 05/23/25 @ Granada | 3-2 |
| 05/20/25 @ Dublin | 5-0 |
| 05/08/25 @ Vintage | 3-1 |
Casa Grande's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 20-7. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Granada, they moved to 22-6 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Looking ahead, Casa Grande will square off against College Park at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Falcons will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Gauchos surely won't give up without a fight. Granada does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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