It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Moscow had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They blew past the Sandpoint Bulldogs 10-2. Winning may never get old, but Moscow sure is getting used to it with their tenth in a row.
Butch Kiblen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Moscow let JP Breese and Jamison Green loose on the outfield. Breese scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4, while Green scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jack Driskill, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Sandpoint's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Drew Lehman, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Sandpoint was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Moscow pushed their record up to 17-7 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Sandpoint, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-17 record this season.
As of now, neither Moscow nor Sandpoint have any future games scheduled.
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