It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Shafter had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Firebaugh Eagles out 3-2. Winning may never get old, but Shafter sure is getting used to it with their seventh in a row.
Shafter's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Matteo Martinez, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Shafter has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 14 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 19-7 record this season. As for Firebaugh, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-17.
Shafter will face off against Torres at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The last five games Shafter has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. Firebaugh does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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