It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Simpson Academy had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Pillow Academy Mustangs as they made off with an 18-3 victory. Simpson Academy might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 13 contests by six runs or more this season.
Colin Jenkins was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Jenkins was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
In other pitching news, Rownan Atkinson looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Braden Duncan was a standout: he scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Barrett McKenney was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
On Pillow Academy's side, Aiden Valente made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Simpson Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 18 of their last 20 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 25-6 record this season. As for Pillow Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-11.
Simpson Academy will have a chance to go back-to-back against Pillow Academy: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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