It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Colonel Richardson had no problem doing just that on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over the Mardela Warriors. The win was familiar territory for Colonel Richardson who now have three in a row.
Jordan Regulski was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Regulski has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Regulski was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Regulski wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jack Walls, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Colonel Richardson has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 16 of their last 17 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 21-2 record this season. As for Mardela, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-9.
Colonel Richardson will square off against Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North on Tuesday. Colonel Richardson is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road. Mardela does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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