Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the Academy of Our Lady Penguins by a score of 5-2 on Wednesday. That's two games straight that the Tigers have won by exactly three runs.
Ashtyn Rogers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Alyvia Palmisano was excellent, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.

Tigers
04/23/25 vs Academy of Our Lady | 5-2 |
04/14/25 vs John Ehret | 9-6 |
04/10/25 @ St. Mary's Dominican | 1-0 |
04/09/25 vs New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy | 26-6 |
04/08/25 @ De La Salle | 2-0 |
04/05/25 vs Berwick | 14-0 |
Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in nine consecutive games.
Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-7 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Academy of Our Lady, their defeat was their 11th straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-19.
As of now, neither Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy nor the Penguins have any future games scheduled.
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