It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but West Marion had no problem doing just that on Friday. They never let the Crystal Springs Tigers onto the board and left with a 15-0 win. The result was nothing new for West Marion, who have now won nine contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
Jonathon Miller made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Miller has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances. Miller was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three RBI.
In other batting news, West Marion let Andre Sumrall and Braxton Albritton loose on the outfield. Sumrall scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Albritton went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
West Marion pushed their record up to 21-8 with that victory, which was their seventh straight at home. As for Crystal Springs, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-15.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: West Marion beat Crystal Springs by a score of 15-0.
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