It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Moscow had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They had just enough and edged the Bishop Kelly Knights out 7-6. Winning may never get old, but Moscow sure is getting used to it with their 13th in a row.
Ethan McLaughlin and Connor Isakson were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, McLaughlin tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Isakson pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, McLaughlin scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Isakson scored a run while going 2-for-3.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jack Driskill, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Bishop Kelly's side, they got a good showing from Jamison LaMott-Strasser, who pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit.
On the hitting side, Cooper Cammann was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. Dean Herkenrath was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Moscow's win bumped their record up to 20-7. As for Bishop Kelly, their loss dropped their record down to 18-10.
As of now, neither Moscow nor Bishop Kelly have any future games scheduled.
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