It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Serra Catholic had no problem doing just that on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 9-1 margin over the Laurel Spartans. The result was nothing new for Serra Catholic, who have now won 13 matches by eight runs or more so far this season.
Tyler Skaggs spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Isiah Petty, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Zach Black was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
The victory (which was Serra Catholic's fifth in a row) raised their record to 16-2. As for Laurel, their loss dropped their record down to 12-11.
Serra Catholic didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 5-1 win vs. Burgettstown on the 21st. Laurel does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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