Bryce Valley had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. Everything went their way against the Merit Preparatory Academy Knights on Friday as the Bryce Valley Mustangs made off with a 24-2 victory. The Mustangs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 14 matches by six runs or more this season.
Luke Andrus and Ricardo Navarro were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Andrus pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Navarro pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in hits. At bat, Andrus went 2-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a double, while Navarro went 4-for-4 with a home run, seven RBI, and three runs.
In other batting news, Cooper Owens was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Klincey Richards, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Bryce Valley's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-4. As for Merit Preparatory Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-13.
As of now, neither Bryce Valley nor Merit Preparatory Academy have any future games scheduled.
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