It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Manitou Springs had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They never let The Academy Wildcats onto the board and left with a 10-0 victory. Manitou Springs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 12 matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Nate Gentzel made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit over five innings pitched. Gentzel has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Gentzel was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Preston Rhodes, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Canon Feist was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
The win (which was Manitou Springs' tenth in a row) raised their record to 19-4-1. As for The Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 12-11.
Manitou Springs will take on Forge Christian at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Manitou Springs knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past six games -- so hopefully Forge Christian likes a good challenge. The Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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