It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Indian Springs had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 12-6 margin over the Pahranagat Valley Panthers. Considering Indian Springs has won 18 games by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Jacob Gourley made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Gourley was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Matthew DiGregorio was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and a run. Cole Concoby was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Pahranagat Valley's side, Westyn Morley made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Todd Hansen, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base.
The victory (which was Indian Springs' 15th in a row) raised their record to 18-1. As for Pahranagat Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 19-8.
Indian Springs is on the road again on Thursday to play Excel Christian at 4:00 p.m. One thing working in Indian Springs' favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last 15 matchups. As for Pahranagat Valley, they will head out on the road to challenge Smith Valley at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. Smith Valley is on a six-game streak of home wins, Pahranagat Valley a five-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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