It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Belen Jesuit had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Eau Gallie Commodores 1-0. That's the third time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent win being a 7-6 victory on Tuesday.
Victor Escobar
| 04/24/25 vs Eau Gallie | 6 |
| 04/07/25 vs Sunset | 4 |
| 03/07/25 @ Florida Christian | 3 |
| 02/27/25 @ St. Brendan | 3 |
| 03/19/24 vs Georgetown Prep | 3 |
Victor Escobar tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
On the hitting side, Julian Alber was excellent, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run. He has become a key player for Belen Jesuit: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 12-14 otherwise.
The victory made it two in a row for Belen Jesuit and bumps their season record up to 14-15. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 6 runs in those games. As for Eau Gallie, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 20-10 record this season.
Belen Jesuit will venture away from home to face off against Merritt Island at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Mustangs will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something the Wolverines surely won't give up without a fight. Eau Gallie does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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