It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Vero Beach had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Palm Beach Central Broncos as they made off with an 11-4 victory. The result was nothing new for Vero Beach, who have now won 12 contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Finley Holmes made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Holmes has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Holmes was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Cody Morgan tossed a big game, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Vero Beach got a big performance out of Garret Srigley, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Jace Romans, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Palm Beach Central's side, William Mencho made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Vero Beach's win was their 12th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 22-4. As for Palm Beach Central, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 13-14.
Vero Beach will face off against Wellington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Vero Beach is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season. Palm Beach Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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