It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Leto had no problem doing just that on Monday. They put the hurt on the Tampa Bay Tech Titans with a sharp 8-2 victory. The result was nothing new for Leto, who have now won eight matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Demetrios Passalaris tossed a big game, striking out 12 batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Gerard Ortega was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a double. Isaiah Quinonez was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Tampa Bay Tech's side, they got a good showing from Michael Gibson, who tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, Sadarian Austin was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Leto is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-13 record this season. As for Tampa Bay Tech, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-18.
Leto will face off against Armwood at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Armwood will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Leto surely won't give up without a fight. Tampa Bay Tech does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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