It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Boone had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the Winter Park Wildcats. That's more bragging rights for Boone, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Boone got a great performance from Collin Lock as he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits.
On the hitting side, James Crews was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3. Luke Mottola was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Winter Park's side, Jake Eisert put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Eisert was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI.
Eisert wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hayden Montanez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Boone's win bumped their record up to 15-7. As for Winter Park, their loss dropped their record down to 13-12.
Boone is on the road again on Thursday to play Timber Creek. Timber Creek will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Boone surely won't give up without a fight. Winter Park does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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