It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Santa Fe South had no problem doing just that on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Del City Eagles as they made off with a 14-4 victory. The Saints not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 15th (when they won 16-6).
Javier Duran was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He is becoming a predictor of Santa Fe South's success: when he allows at most one hit the team is undefeated (and 8-23 when he doesn't). Duran was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April.
Drew Cabrera
| 05/08/25 vs Del City | 3 |
| 03/28/25 @ Del City | 3 |
| 04/22/25 @ Lawton | 2 |
| 04/15/25 vs Southeast | 2 |
| 04/10/25 @ Wellston | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Drew Cabrera, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one double, and one RBI. He has become a key player for Santa Fe South: the team is 5-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 7-22 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Albert Gallegos, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
The win made it two in a row for Santa Fe South and bumps their season record up to 12-23. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 7 runs in those games. As for Del City, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 12 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-28 record this season.
Santa Fe South has already played their next contest, an 11-1 loss against El Reno on the 8th. Del City does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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