It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Neches had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 22-1 margin over the Leverett's Chapel Lions. Neches' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Leverett's Chapel's part, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carson Ford, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Neches pushed their record up to 15-9 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Leverett's Chapel, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-17.
Neches has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Sulphur Bluff on Saturday. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. Leverett's Chapel does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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