El Modena and South squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but El Modena had to settle for second. They fell just short of the South Spartans by a score of 8-6. El Modena was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as South apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2022.
El Modena got a good showing from Eric Ordaz, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Ordaz has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Logan Asch made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Clint Dodson, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On South's side, they got a great performance from Mason Tymick as he tossed five innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Caden Lewis, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Dane Rhodes, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
El Modena's defeat dropped their record down to 19-9-1. As for South, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 17-13.
El Modena does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for South, they will take on Arrowhead Christian at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Arrowhead Christian is coming into the contest with seven straight victories on the road, so South will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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