It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Palo Verde had no problem doing just that on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Coronado Cougars an 11-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for Palo Verde, who have now won 18 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Hayden Lucibello tossed a big game, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits over five innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Luke Herrera was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethan Clauss, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
The win (which was Palo Verde's tenth in a row) raised their record to 25-10. As for Coronado, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 22-13.
As of now, neither Palo Verde nor Coronado have any future games scheduled.
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