Electra had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They put the hurt on the Ector Eagles with a sharp 12-2 win on Wednesday. Electra is really starting to get used to good results now that the team's won 13 straight.
Jeremiah Murphy spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jonathan Kirk, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ian McKiddy, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Electra's victory bumped their record up to 19-4. As for Ector, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 10-16.
Electra will take on Dodd City at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. Ector does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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