It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Tidehaven had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Marion Bulldogs out 6-4. The victory was familiar territory for Tidehaven who now have three in a row.
RITCHIE ZGARCIA tossed a big game, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Tidehaven let Clifton Cash and Connor Claxton loose on the outfield. Cash got on base in all four of his plate appearances with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double, while Claxton scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. JECHAN DURAN was another key contributor, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with an RBI.
Tidehaven has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a massive bump to their 15-11 record this season. As for Marion, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-5-1.
Tidehaven will have a chance to go back-to-back against Marion: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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