It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Titusville had no problem doing just that on Friday. They came out on top against the Girard Yellowjackets by a score of 5-2. The Rockets have beaten the Yellowjackets the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Yellowjackets has come to flipping the script.
Brett Schmidt
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Brett Schmidt made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one triple and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April.
Schmidt wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ian McDonald, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Titusville's record is now 17-3. As for Girard, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-7.
Looking ahead, Titusville will square off against Fairview at 12:00 p.m. on Monday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Rockets' hitters will have their work cut out for them. Girard does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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