It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Mishawaka Marian had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the South Bend Clay Colonials an 18-0 shutout. Mishawaka Marian's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Chase Bays made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Bays has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Bays was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Mishawaka Marian got a big performance out of Cole Hundt, who went 2-for-2 with four RBI and a run. Another player making a difference was Evann Schmidtendorf, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
The win was the fourth in a row for Mishawaka Marian, bringing their record for this year to 19-9. As for South Bend Clay, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
Mishawaka Marian will challenge South Bend Riley at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Mishawaka Marian is facing South Bend Riley at the right time seeing as South Bend Riley is stuck on an 11-game losing streak. South Bend Clay does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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