It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Chino Hills had no problem doing just that on Friday. They came out on top against the Santa Monica Vikings by a score of 4-1. Winning may never get old, but Chino Hills sure is getting used to it with their seventh in a row.
Brody Buoncristiani was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched. Buoncristiani has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Buoncristiani was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Buoncristiani wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Andrew Baldomino, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Baldomino has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Another player making a difference was Jackson Gray, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Chino Hills' win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 21-8-2. As for Santa Monica, their defeat dropped their record down to 21-8.
As of now, neither Chino Hills nor Santa Monica have any future games scheduled.
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