McCurdy 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 against the Mescalero Apache Chiefs by a score of 9-5 on Wednesday. Winning may never get old, but McCurdy sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Carlos Garcia made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Garcia has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Garcia was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Celestino Salazar-Archuleta, who went 3-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and two RBI. Thomas Bolton was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
On Mescalero Apache's side, Anthony Yuzos made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Angelo Rocha, who went 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
McCurdy is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 18-8-1 record this season. As for Mescalero Apache, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-18.
McCurdy will face off against Menaul/Oak Grove at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Menaul/Oak Grove will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something McCurdy surely won't give up without a fight. Mescalero Apache does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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