DeMatha and Gonzaga squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but DeMatha had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 6-4. The Stags' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
DeMatha got a good showing from Colin Lappin, who pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Lappin has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Blake Wentworth made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one run and one double. That double was his first of the season. Franklin Zerpa was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
DeMatha's loss dropped their record down to 14-11. As for Gonzaga, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 17-9.
As of now, neither DeMatha nor the Eagles have any future games scheduled.
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