Roxana extended their postseason success on Saturday against Litchfield. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over the Purple Panthers. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 9-2 last Thursday.
Mason Crump made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up five earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI.
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In other batting news, Nick Miles was a standout: he went a perfect 4-for-4 with three doubles, two RBI, and one run. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Dalton Carriker was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and three runs.
The victory made it two in a row for Roxana and bumps their season record up to 24-8. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games. As for Litchfield, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 21-15.
Looking ahead, Roxana will face off against Williamsville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Shells' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bullets have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season. Litchfield does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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