It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but South had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the El Modena Vanguards and snuck past 8-6. That's two games straight that South has won by exactly two runs.
Mason Tymick tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Caden Lewis, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Reef Underwood, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI.
On El Modena's side, they got a good showing from Eric Ordaz, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Ordaz has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Logan Asch was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Travis Collins, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
The win made it two in a row for South and bumps their season record up to 17-13. As for El Modena, their defeat dropped their record down to 19-9-1.
South will square off against Arrowhead Christian at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Arrowhead Christian will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something South surely won't give up without a fight. El Modena does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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