It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Bishop Carroll had no problem doing just that on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 victory over the Glendale Vikings. The win made it back-to-back victories for Bishop Carroll.
Luke Repko made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Repko was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Grant Casses was incredible, going 1-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Cory Franceschini was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Like Bishop Carroll, Glendale also got a great game from a two-way player: Troy Misiura. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Misiura has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Misiura was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Levi Hamilton was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Bishop Carroll has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-12 record this season. As for Glendale, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 9-8.
Bishop Carroll will look to defend their home field on Friday against Portage at 4:00 p.m. Glendale does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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