It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Simpson Academy had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 13-3 margin over the Pillow Academy Mustangs. Considering Simpson Academy has won 14 matches by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Chase Adcock was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Adcock was even better at the plate, going 3-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Gage Smith was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Benjamin Kennedy, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Simpson Academy is on a roll lately: they've won 19 of their last 21 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 26-6 record this season. As for Pillow Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-12.
As of now, neither Simpson Academy nor Pillow Academy have any future games scheduled.
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