Downingtown West extended their postseason success on Thursday against Haverford. They came out on top against the Fords by a score of 12-9. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Whippets.
Brandon Shaw was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Shaw was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April.
In other pitching news, Jude Manni looked comfortable as he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Zach Slade, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April. Ben Lindros was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
Downingtown West's record is now 18-7. As for Haverford, their loss dropped their record down to 22-5.
Downingtown West has already played their next matchup, a 5-0 defeat against Chambersburg on the 1st. As for Haverford, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 2-1 loss against Muhlenberg on the 1st.
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