It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Voyager had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They blew past the Southeast Halifax Trojans 18-1. Voyager's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Aidan Daly made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Daly was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other pitching news, Adam Freiburger looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Marshall Hambrick and Bryce Smith did most of the damage at the plate: Hambrick went 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBI, while Smith went 1-for-1 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Jacobi Purvis, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Voyager's win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-9. As for Southeast Halifax, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-7.
Voyager will take on East Wake Academy on Friday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. Southeast Halifax does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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