It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Smith Valley had no problem doing just that on Saturday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Excel Christian Warriors a 15-0 shutout. Considering Smith Valley has won 15 contests by more than nine runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Wyatt Wulfing made a splash while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Wulfing was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last four times he's played.
In other batting news, Gaston Rodriguez was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base. Parker Roseberry was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases.
The victory was the sixth in a row for Smith Valley, bringing their record for this year to 15-1. As for Excel Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-8.
Smith Valley will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Pahranagat Valley at 1:00 p.m. One thing working in Smith Valley's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last six games. As for Excel Christian, they will challenge Indian Springs at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Indian Springs will roll in looking for their 16th straight win, something Excel Christian surely won't give up without a fight.
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