It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Bolton Central had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They had just enough and edged the Johnsburg Central Jaguars out 6-5. That's two games straight that Bolton Central has won by just one run.
Jace Hubert made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Hubert was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Hubert wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Tyler Trowbridge, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Jaxon Egloff was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
The victory made it two in a row for Bolton Central and bumps their season record up to 9-6. As for Johnsburg Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Bolton Central will challenge Lake Placid at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Lake Placid's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Bolton Central's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Johnsburg Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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